knit

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Recent Examples of knit Rudin dons a chunky knit; would a guy so committed to cozycore really yell at all those assistants? Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025 Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The selection of cashmere and thick cable knits skew into jewel tones. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 Still reeling from Helene, the federal government’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program helped knit together the local supply chain, food bank leaders say. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
Verb
  • The fluttery, ruffled sleeves won’t restrict movement with too-tight fabric while still keeping you cool as temperatures rise, and a tiered skirt allows easy movement with every step.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
  • There’s so much to love about this long eyelet dress, from its quarter-length bell sleeves to the tiered skirt and ruffled hemline.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In a clip shared on Monday, March 24, Momoa, 45, wore a pink and purple crocheted sweater, while Black, 55, rocked one in shades of blue, green and purple.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • This list gives 10 thoughtful gift ideas appropriately tailored to sewing, knitting and crocheting enthusiasts.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Then, the borders closed, factories stalled, and transportation bottlenecks rippled through every tier.
    David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Observing interaction between this turbulent environment and the slim filaments produced, as shocks ripple through, provides a more complete view of the cyclical processes within the CMZ.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • With quilted stitching and a chain shoulder strap, the bag resembles the style that the Princess of Wales carried back in January.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The medium and small-sized quilted, single flap bags with the gold tone metal cc logo twist locks connect at the handle.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Bake the potatoes for about 10 minutes, until the bottoms have started to crisp.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and starting to crisp, about 5 minutes.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Both styles feature the soft salmon hue and black square intarsia drawn directly from the album cover, with a finishing touch of Bon Iver’s signature embroidered at the hem of the sweater.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Tributes included his number 49 embroidered on hats, stenciled in the fairway exactly 49 yards off the tee box of the 18th hole, and featured on the flag at the 18th green.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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