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Recent Examples of knit
For Affleck, the research reinforced how tightly knit—and how specific—high-stakes work cultures become over time.
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
For decades, city leaders have struggled to knit together the urban core, betting success in one district would lift the rest.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
The awards knit these shifts into a sharper snapshot of where the industry is headed.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Add a quilt or coverlet at the foot of the bed for extra warmth, then finish with a mix of accent pillows in plush fabrics like velvet, chenille, or knit.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
For decades, city leaders have struggled to knit together the urban core, betting success in one district would lift the rest.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
The awards knit these shifts into a sharper snapshot of where the industry is headed.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Add a quilt or coverlet at the foot of the bed for extra warmth, then finish with a mix of accent pillows in plush fabrics like velvet, chenille, or knit.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
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Head coach Dan Muse isn’t one to ruffle feathers.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The product can be worn in a number of ways — below the knee, ruffled up or even as a bustier — and worked well for on-trend layered looks.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spot cleaning, airing, and shaking out dust can freshen crocheted items and extend the time needed between washings.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Knitting and other fiber crafts Knitting, crocheting and other fiber crafts are also gaining traction this winter, according to posts shared by social media users.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, criticisms of the White House statement quickly rippled across social media.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The broadside rippled across corporate America as companies accelerated efforts to scale back or scrap DEI programs that could put them in the president’s crosshairs.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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The individual packs of sous vide chicken were great for adding protein to salads or wraps, and the sous vide half chicken made for an easy weeknight dinner, requiring just a quick trip to the oven to warm through and crisp up.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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And the crust is just thin enough to crisp perfectly in the oven and still provide a solid base for the rest of the ingredients.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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On each headrest, the number 10 is embroidered, and the number 10 is on the steering wheel as well.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Dresses were short, sleeveless and breezy — made from circles of macramé or chainmail, and were hand-crocheted and embroidered.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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