knit

verb

Definition of knitnext
1
as in to ruffle

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2
as in to crochet

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Recent Examples of knit Another luxe-looking find is this Mostrend knitted two-piece. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 Tons of fall styles are included in the sale, such as ribbed knit and Herringbone dresses made for work days, weekends, and crisp weather. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 The hotel is managed by Auberge Collection, of Napa origins, whose hallmark is small- to medium-size hotels that feel knit into the look and culture of their surroundings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Kiton A far cry from its prep-school cousins, Kiton’s take on the traditional cable knit blows up the proportions with more loosely entwined cords, making a statement with negative space—and a gutsy chartreuse color. — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
  1. ruffle
  2. crochet
  3. ripple
  4. quilt
  5. crisp
  6. embroider
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  • Or maybe Pitt simply wanted to get his Jack London on, traipsing throughout gorgeous natural terrain and ruffling his co-star’s fur in between fending off feral wolves and navigating impromptu whitewater rafting trips sans the raft.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney ruffled the feathers of some professional athletes when her ad for the sports trading app Novig dropped last week.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ruffle
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  • Charlene Catalano was looking for a ball of green-and-white yarn to crochet this year's winter scarf.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of crochet
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  • Escarpments were carved into beaches, asphalt rippled on the coastal highway, and tourists like Lester were left trapped.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Directly mirroring the music video, Yung Lean was flanked by a swath of dancers in school uniforms who rippled through captivating choreography created by Damien Jalet.
    — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of ripple
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  • Before there was body doubling, there were quilting bees, Trappist monasteries, and, presumably, colonoscopy-prep parties.
    — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • Freedom quilts with those shapes were sometimes used as maps.
    — Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Definition of quilt
Verb
  • Dry-rub them, marinate them overnight, or crisp them and toss them in a sauce of your own.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Then place in a preheated 425°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes to crisp up the exterior.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of crisp
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  • The new Chandelier sandal, characterized by its serpent-spiral shape, is hand embroidered with more than 170 swaying drop beads made from multifaceted or transparent crystals.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The real showstopper, however, is the four-meter silk tulle veil, delicately hand-embroidered with constellations of tiny crystals and beads.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of embroider

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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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