KNIT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

knit

verb

Definition of knit

as in to ruffle

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as in to crochet

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Recent Examples of knit And that belief is shared by the players, keeping them tightly knit and unbothered by who gets the most touches or scores. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 In mid-September, Oprah posted an Instagram reel wearing the most divine sweater, which combined a fisherman knit with delicate lace trim. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Oct. 2026 Helen knitted and watched women’s basketball on television, Rocky read a schoolbook about the Industrial Revolution in England, and the Schipperke slept on the rug by the fireplace. — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 Windswept hair, a scarf draped over one shoulder, a Fair Isle knit made for the moors of Scotland. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knit

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The publication of the book, days before Blazy’s spring 2027 show at the Grand Palais, predictably ruffled some feathers at Chanel.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
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

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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On July 23, 1973, tragedy rippled through the Mexican American community when 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez was shot and killed by a Dallas police officer who tried to coerce him into confessing to a burglary by playing Russian roulette.

— Alexis Guerrero, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
On Facebook, Lee’s account displayed a picture of the young Chinese man from behind, rippling shoulders framed in a weight lifter’s tank top.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

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There is also a short evening dress from the 1925 haute couture collection which is embroidered with jet-style beads.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
The blurry photo features Langley showing off her toned body in a yellow string bikini with Palm Trees embroidered on them.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of embroider

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