knighting

present participle of knight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighting
Verb
  • London time, lifting the company to the top of the Stoxx 600 index.
    Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
  • This project is creating meaningful partnerships and jobs, lifting up disadvantaged communities and supporting greenhouse gas reduction goals.
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
  • An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.
    Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.
    Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Some did a combo, buying a cake but then decorating it.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • What To Consider One could argue that a lot of things have gotten out of hand these days, from wedding dress codes to decorating trends.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.
    Emily Edlynn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.
    Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The incident came after other safety issues had been linked to Boeing's Max line of aircraft, heightening concerns about the jet's safety.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • On March 30, after almost 15 years transiting your sign, your celestial ruler, Neptune, will debut in Aries, heightening your intuition and sense of compassion, particularly with your money and possessions.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Knighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on knighting

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!