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knitting

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verb

present participle of knit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knitting
Noun
From knitting cruises under the Northern Lights to macramé retreats in Montenegro, the craft itself becomes the reason for travel, with sightseeing secondary. Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 To avoid any waste, the seamless single three dimensional-pieces were knit on a Shima Seiki knitting machine as seamless, single three-dimensional pieces. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 So unusual are these pioneers that others in the center assume there’s some sort of knitting circle going on. Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2026 Why Creative Retreats Are Trending In 2026 The momentum traces back to 2020, when many people picked up hobbies like knitting, painting and ceramics while spending more time at home. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knitting
Noun
  • Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
    Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026
  • As screens are becoming more prominent parts of our everyday lives, people are returning to hands-on hobbies like baking, sewing, and crocheting, not just for the finished product, but for the process of making things itself.
    Aliyah Rodriguez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Prairie grasses and bonnet strings whip in the wind as the creak of wagon wheels carries across the rippling grassland.
    Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026
  • The revenue hit is only the visible half of the story; the same pullback is rippling upstream, into the fields, feedlots, and water tables that supply all that food.
    Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.
    Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • The minimalist interior uses a mix of premium materials, including slate trim, glass detailing and model-specific X-pattern stitching.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Although made for a range of sports instead of boating, the Champion launched as Keds’ first shoe in 1916, and the layman would have a hard time telling it apart from the Authentic with nearly identical stitching forming its upper.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, medications can also greatly reduce one's risk of contracting HIV in the first place.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Quitting the search Within the bureau’s household survey, where the participation numbers are drawn, is a story of a consistently contracting labor force potentially driven by unemployed workers simply giving up.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
    Sarah Blaskey, Washington Post, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • At times, Musk’s avoidance tactics shut down lines of questioning, ruffling Savitt’s feathers.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
    Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Chronic bodily states of indigestion, itchy skin, flatulence and slow-healing wounds were common and accommodated.
    Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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