“Kneading” or “Needing”

kneading / needing 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.

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kneading n·IY·d·ih·ng

verbmake uniform.

needing n·IY·d·ih·ng

verbhave or feel a need for.

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“kneading”

…combined the functions of mixing, kneading and extruding in one machine.
…by them undergoing cleansing, milling, kneading and separation.

“needing”

Additionally, reptiles needing heat, such as crocodilians, are
This results in the driver needing to temporarily reduce power until…
…shelf and set rather than needing to be fabricated from scratch…
Needing one more win in the…
Category:Law articles needing an infobox
…hit on the head and needing to regain her memory.
Category:Calvados communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia
Category:Aube communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia
Category:Rugby articles needing expert attention
Category:Aisne communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia

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