“Kneaded” or “Needed”—Which to use?

“Kneaded” or “Needed”

Overview

kneaded / needed are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

kneaded: (verb) make uniform.

needed: (verb) have or feel a need for. (adjective) necessary for relief or supply.

Pronunciation

kneaded: NA

needed: n·IY·d·ah·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “kneaded”

The dough is kneaded first and then flattened in…
…cream "butter"; sour cream is kneaded and washed until it forms…

Examples of “needed”

…power to destroy planets, the needed to summon it was split…
…staff seconded to it as needed and is funded by contributions…
…Tyrol he and Cally are needed on board.
…grid and soon supply much needed power to Caracas.
…standby to assist them if needed.
But he needed a larger balloon for such…
Neutralizing is needed to prevent the spacecraft from…
This reduces the propellant needed to correct the orientation of…
…Dominick was in decline and needed an infusion of partner capital.
…100k miles, repair may be needed immediately whenever strong vibration or…

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