Knead is a verb referring to the process of mixing and working with dough or clay by pressing, squeezing, and rolling it. The word "knead" can be replaced by various synonyms, including mash, manipulate, blend, massage, rub, compress, crumble, squeeze, crush, or work. Each of these words describes the action of physically manipulating and forming a substance, either with hands or with tools. For instance, massaing dough can be gentle and smooth while crushing or crumpling the clay is rougher and produces a different texture. The various synonym options provide a range of imagery for text description, adding color and variety to written content.