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Recent Examples of knead
Turn dough out onto a surface and knead lightly to bring together (dough may seem dry but will come together by the end of the rolling process; if dough feels very dry and crumbly add up to 2 Tbsp.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 2026
Massage guns have become ingrained in the post-workout recovery process, with many people reaching for these handheld percussion massagers to knead out sore muscles.
—Korin Miller, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Increase speed to medium; knead until dough is smooth and elastic, but still slightly tacky to the touch, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Stir in 1 cup of the flour, then knead in the remaining ½ cup.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2025
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 2026
Massage guns have become ingrained in the post-workout recovery process, with many people reaching for these handheld percussion massagers to knead out sore muscles.
—Korin Miller, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Increase speed to medium; knead until dough is smooth and elastic, but still slightly tacky to the touch, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Stir in 1 cup of the flour, then knead in the remaining ½ cup.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knead
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While most recipes dollop the biscuits on top, this dough is patted into a rough circle and scored into scone-like wedges.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jansen patted his catcher's mitt on Baumler's chest and the infielders offered their congratulations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the ideas that Kafka’s parable conveys is that a prisoner is molded into the shape of their prison.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The fittings, which were previously SLS-printed, are now injection molded for better durability.—
Ben Coxworth
March 25,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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Uber and Rivian didn’t disclose how the new driverless vehicles will work, including having their own app or as a special request on the existing Uber app.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bond works like a mortgage or home loan, according to the ISD website.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Netanyahu’s announcement is likely to intensify fears that Israel intends to model its invasion of southern Lebanon on its yearslong military offensive in the Gaza Strip.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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With accurate data on where development is occurring, researchers can model relationships between new construction and environmental conditions such as air quality.—
Isaac Quaye,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Knead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knead. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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