as in cutter
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
be careful in using the knife to split open the cardboard box
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Recent Examples of knife
Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Think of it as the halfway point between a knife and food processor.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Victim Najee Berry, 34, was knifed multiple times in the back and torso behind Mucho Loco Deli Grocery in Brownsville on Tuesday morning.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Security cameras captured the incident on video and police found a knife and lighter in Bates’ bag, the report said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Think of it as the halfway point between a knife and food processor.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Winner Landon McNamara, a North Shore local, knifed his way down a wave’s flank and emerged victorious with arms raised high.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Victim Najee Berry, 34, was knifed multiple times in the back and torso behind Mucho Loco Deli Grocery in Brownsville on Tuesday morning.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knife
Noun
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But much of Sasaki’s early success could depend on the effectiveness of his third pitch, an improving slider that has taken several forms for Sasaki over the years — from a slower bender with big spin and break, to a slightly firmer version that acts more like a cutter.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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More news: Dodgers Pitcher Reveals Details of His Recruiting Call With Roki Sasaki Kopech's fastball touched 102 mph last season, a weapon few pitchers are able to pair with his command, along with a plus slider and cutter.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Even when the Clippers’ 26-point lead in the third quarter was sliced to 15 by the end of the quarter and to 11 early in the fourth, Leonard sat on the bench.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Instead of stopping with the wall, Martin and his representatives said, his contractor kept slicing, also taking the top off that previously intact 46-foot length of the bluff next to it.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Halcyon concept was the company's most recent design study featuring a low body just 4 inches off the ground featuring aerodynamic blades to control the wind around the vehicle.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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When Roundtree rushed downstairs and stepped in, one of the young women —identified as Jasmin Thompson — plunged a blade into her chest.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The raging wildfires in L.A. County have thrust California's insurance industry back into the spotlight.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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The House has been thrust into a political quarrel after voters elected 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans in November.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The dagger appears to be 7.5 inches in length when uncovered from under the hairbrush.—
Brian Dillon,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Barkley delivered the dagger on the Eagles’ next offensive possession.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Irish inched farther into field goal range over the next 26 seconds to set up kicker Mitch Jeter’s game winner from 41 yards out, punching their ticket to the national championship game.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of Brown's entourage reportedly used a homophobic slur against Ocean, and Brown allegedly punched Ocean and threatened to shoot him, according to an incident report TMZ obtained.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Releasing fullback Alec Ingold after June 1 would cut his 2025 Dolphins cap hit from $4.9 million to $1.2 million.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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At my company, reducing commutes and office energy use has significantly cut our environmental impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Palisades system soon became like a hose pricked a thousand times, its flow severely weakened.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The dawn is fresh, the sharp air pricks our cheeks.—
Jean-Philippe Toussaint,
Harper's Magazine,
22 July 2024
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“Knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knife. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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