knit

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Recent Examples of knit Eventually these habits will come naturally, knitting together to form new traits. Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025 Too little results in no callus; too much prevents the bone from knitting back together. Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025 Textile sneakers with mesh, nylon, synthetic knit, or canvas uppers can sometimes be machine washed, but leather and suede shoes should always be cleaned by hand. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025 By knitting together those voices, a profile could similarly allow readers to consider the possibility that all the sides of an argument were, together, right. Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
Verb
  • This easy-to-wear Ralph Lauren ruffled one-piece, $135 at Everything But Water, comes in a beautiful pam green shade.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Outside influencers gaining access to opportunities that had once been reserved for in-house employees could potentially ruffle some feathers.
    Kaleigh Moore, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • However, the trip took an awkward turn when the girlfriend insisted on crocheting a large throw blanket—complete with multiple balls of yarn—throughout the weekend's activities.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • They were blessed with five children and were married for 37 years Adeline loved to crochet, sew, bake, play bingo, danced to old-time music, gardened, and canned all garden produce.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Government employees make up a small share of the overall workforce, but the effects of nixed contracts could ripple out to the private sector.
    Courtenay Brown, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Inflation-weary consumers are already starting to rein in their spending as uncertainty ripples through households.
    Lucy Bayly, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Available in eight colors, the quilted comforter looks great on the bed alone.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Treasure & Bond’s new arrivals, like floral maxi dresses and pastel quilted jackets, look ready to take on casual spring events.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • From milkshakes to crisp seasonal lemonades, their drink menu is nearly as robust as their sandwich menu.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The scent of the smoke upon the crisping meat is intoxicating.
    Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Grande’s ruby-red performance gown, meanwhile, was a bustier ball gown embroidered with over 150,000 beads, sequins, and Swarovski crystals, and finished with a flowing tulle train.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
  • During those visits, Zelensky wore a simple sweatshirt—also embroidered with the trident.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025

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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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