kneading

verb

present participle of knead
as in patting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneading
  1. patting
  2. molding
  3. forming
  4. working
  5. fashioning
Verb
  • Another picture in the post shows Justin patting Phin on the head as the pair walk together on a golf course, sporting matching golf bags.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Drake also used the opening portion of the stream to reflect on his recent releases, patting himself on the back a little for dropping three projects at once.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of patting
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  • In his aesthetic response to the movement’s stance, Mansour made mud his medium, layering and molding it for pottery.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Parents pick what children wear, molding them for the adult world.
    — Peter Saenger, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of molding
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  • Thanks to well above average ocean temperatures due to the Super El Niño, tropical storms and hurricanes south of California are forming at breakneck speed.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Simply use a cleansing balm or micellar water makeup remover that dissolves the pigments and film-forming agents that make the eyeshadow waterproof and long-lasting.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of forming
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  • Steinem spent 11 days working undercover as a bunny in Manhattan's Playboy Club and documenting her experience.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Irving has been appointed Joint Managing Director, working alongside Simon Gillis, who holds the same post.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of working
Verb
  • Ashcraft has allowed two runs over his last two starts (17 IP), fashioning a 14-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Beard is fashioning a Ted out of paper clips when Roy comes to release him for violating the comportment bylaws.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashioning
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“Kneading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneading. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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