knit

Definition of knitnext

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Recent Examples of knit Each piece features a seamless and stretchy waterproof, breathable membrane laminated between inner and outer knit layers. ABC News, 8 June 2026 Lean into its subversive nature with an open-weave knit and a midiskirt. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 June 2026 Down in the coastal Maremma, in the province of Grosseto, producers are proving that Sangiovese grown in maritime air can be fresher and more open-knit than its inland cousins. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Halverson, Zerwas and the rest of their friend group stayed tightly knit throughout college, weddings, the births of children and beyond. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
Verb
  • Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization quickly followed suit, shelving the project that had been in the works for over a decade and ruffling feathers at the state level and among business leaders.
    Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Some stylists braid the natural hair, then wrap hair extensions around each braid, while others braid cornrows and crochet the faux locs onto the natural hair with a latch hook.
    Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
  • Their mom, Connie — a stay-at-home mother of five based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin — says crocheting was always part of their everyday life.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • That means decisions made by new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh could ripple through the housing market, affecting mortgage rates, home affordability and new home construction.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • The bag is crafted with 100 percent cotton and features the brand’s signature quilted texture that feels soft to the touch.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Typically, the type of toilet paper that creates these problems is thick, multi-ply, or quilted toilet paper.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • If desired, turn on the broiler for an additional 1 minute to further darken and crisp the skin.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
  • The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • The woman also showed off her customized hoodie featuring the Knicks logo and Bridges' name embroidered onto it.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • This year’s design is a soft, baby blue gown — paying homage to the color of the island’s original 1895 flag— embroidered with subtle motifs, including yellow taxi cabs, the Brooklyn bridge and the Puerto Rico’s national flower, the flor de maga.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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