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Recent Examples of knead
They’re modeled after the way a massage therapist uses their body parts as tools, kneading with the blade of the hand at one point, then pressing or rolling with the heel of the palm, the elbow or forearm.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
As adults, many cats continue this habit, kneading either their favorite people, animals or soft surfaces.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Glamour readers are fans of this basic under $50 foot massager, which has six massaging heads and 54 rotating nodes that knead their aches and pains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
Mixing flour, yeast, and salt and tenderly kneading the dough brings him back to a time before war.
—Sophie Neiman, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Oct. 2024
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
As adults, many cats continue this habit, kneading either their favorite people, animals or soft surfaces.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Glamour readers are fans of this basic under $50 foot massager, which has six massaging heads and 54 rotating nodes that knead their aches and pains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
Mixing flour, yeast, and salt and tenderly kneading the dough brings him back to a time before war.
—Sophie Neiman, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knead
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Then pat them dry (rinse first, if salted), and crisp them in a splash of oil to create a textural topping for roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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To freeze fresh herbs, wash and drain them, pat them dry with paper towels, and wrap a few sprigs or leaves in freezer wrap.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 2016 a group of distilleries formed the American Single Malt Commission to define the subcategory of whiskey and push for official recognition of the category from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The radiant point— the area of the sky from which the meteors appear to originate — lies near the twin stars Castor and Pollux, which form the heads of the Gemini twins, according to Astronomy.com.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Underpinning her practice is the heartfelt belief that architecture is ever changing, molded by time and communal engagement.The Editors of AD, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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This shoe also has an uncanny ability to mold to your foot, with its flexible and soft microsuede upper.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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Less than two minutes later, the Lightning went to work on the power play and showed why their top unit is still a formidable threat despite Steven Stamkos’ departure.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Vos referenced an audit released by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau last year that found most state agencies and University of Wisconsin institutions allowed employees to work from home up to five days a week.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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One of the accusers was a 19-year-old, who had previously worked at Abercrombie & Fitch stores or had modeled for the brand, according to the indictment that was released last fall.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Parents can take part, too, modeling self-regulation skills by doing each of these exercises alongside their child.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Knead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knead. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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