knead
verb (used with object)
to work (dough, clay, etc.) into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
kneads
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present tense formof knead (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This uneven motion effectively kneads the molten rock and helps generate bubbles.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2025
He kneads pizza dough before cranking out several dozen tortillas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
As she kneads a ball of rice with her hands, mixing it with the lentils and spinach before feeding it to one of her children, she explains that even buying bread is a struggle.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2022
Whereas a traditional pizzeria kneads dough in the morning and lets it rise until dinnertime, the new procedure combines leavening and baking into a single step.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 22, 2022
He kneads the palm of his hand into his eye, clumsily wiping away tears.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
