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
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The victim was knifed in the stomach during a 3:30 a.m. fight on Seneca Ave. near Gates Ave.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 21 July 2025
Cut corn kernels from the cob using a sharp knife; discard cobs.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
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Noun
No longer sober, he's begun to exude a recklessness — and the teaser includes a shot of him knifing a pillow.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The victim was knifed in the stomach during a 3:30 a.m. fight on Seneca Ave. near Gates Ave.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
Verb
Officers believe the injuries were caused by a knife, according to the press release.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 21 July 2025
Cut corn kernels from the cob using a sharp knife; discard cobs.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knife
Noun
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And the cutter the first inning, just got his hands inside of it and kept it fair.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Rockies starter Kyle Freeland fired a first-pitch cutter.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Gently press down on each sandwich, then slice in half.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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As recently as 2010, numerous audience members fainted watching James Franco slice his arm off in the climactic act of self-preservation in Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The best blender should have sharp stainless-steel blades and a strong motor of at least 1,000 watts, according to our pros.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Bloody bedding, a large machine saw, diamond-saw blades, a machete and canes belonging to Wang and Li were also among the items recovered from the garage and backyard of the family home.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Recently, the rockers were thrust back into the spotlight as the outfit reformed under its classic lineup for one final show in early July.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Encouraged by the dreams of her mother Krista, played by Lawson, Courtney was thrust into the public eye.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The final dagger for Martinez was an 11-game losing streak last month, when Washington went 7-19.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Unlike two semi-famous people who blithely chatted away in the aisle holding up the start of Act 2. Andrew Lloyd Webber shot daggers at them.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
Verb
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An Iranian man punches through a representation of the Israeli flag with the Iranian flag ribbon tied to his wrist in an anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli rally at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Bowers smashed in the driver's side window and punched McNeil in the head.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The National Endowment for the Humanities cut the grant this spring.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Nearly 150 people reported being pricked with needles across France over the weekend, during its nationwide music festival Fête de la Musique.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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In Paris, prosecutors said investigations were opened after three people, including a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man, reported being pricked in separate incidents across the city.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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“Knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knife. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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