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
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The knife was attached to a cable and measured to be seemingly less than an inch away from Cruise’s eyeball.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 May 2025
John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A man accused of stabbing his mother-in-law to death and knifing his estranged wife in their Bronx apartment while their two young sons watched in horror has been arrested, police said Monday.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There in the snow, she’s tasked to swing heavy steel hooks on slippery floors and wield an ice skate like a knife.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The knife was attached to a cable and measured to be seemingly less than an inch away from Cruise’s eyeball.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
Donald Nesbit was knifed multiple times in the back inside NYCHA’s Roosevelt Houses on Marcus Garvey Blvd. near DeKalb Ave.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A man accused of stabbing his mother-in-law to death and knifing his estranged wife in their Bronx apartment while their two young sons watched in horror has been arrested, police said Monday.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knife
Noun
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But both brothers died when their cutter, the U.S.S. Tampa, was torpedoed by German U-boats.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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The second reliever to follow him, Calvin Faucher, served up the 2-0 belt-high cutter on the outer third of the plate that Machado sent 408 feet to left field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Last year’s series MVP sliced a first-pitch fastball over left fielder Cody Bellinger’s head for a run-scoring double.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Calamari Fries At Clever Koi, a modern Asian eatery in Greater Phoenix, calamari steak is sliced into strips, lightly battered in tempura, and flash-fried for a crispy, zesty bite.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Although the atmosphere is relaxed and festive, the sound of police sirens and the whir of the helicopter’s blades serve as reminders that the authorities remain on high alert.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The tip of the right engine propeller blade separated and punctured the plane's fuselage, seriously injuring a passenger, according to the FAA.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Scott Morrow had a solid first professional season in the AHL but looked overwhelmed at times when thrust into the NHL playoffs.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The Menendez brothers were thrust into the spotlight in the late 1980s and early 1990s for the killing of their parents.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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And then, to drive the dagger into Michaela even more, Simone walks down the stairs in a stunning pale blue dress that Michaela had made for her.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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Brunson’s shot — a cold-blooded pull-up three with the season hanging in the balance — was the dagger that sent New York to its third straight second-round appearance.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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When the victim initially resisted, the suspect kicked and punched him and forcibly grabbed a wad of cash from the vehicle, police said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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The inmate told prison staff that around 4:30 p.m. on March 7, two other inmates came into his cell, tied him up, kicked and punched him and poked him with a knife, police said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
Verb
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In a series of posts on social media, the National Weather Service warned that that twisters could be cutting across the central and southern part of the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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The end of Elon Musk’s time at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency is the latest chapter in a long story: Republicans are better at cutting taxes than cutting spending.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Darker pigments like soot were pricked into their skin with needles tied together.—
Serena Billett,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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In the TikTok video, Kamilla Cecilie, 23, can be seen laughing with her friend and teacher while pricking her skin to draw blood and measure the amount of glucose (sugar) in it.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knife. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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