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as in to ruffle
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Recent Examples of knit
Moore may have potential to knit together the centrist and progressive sides of the Democratic Party.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
The ribbed knit is made with comfy, stretchy cotton, and the dress is easy to slip on and get out the door in no time.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
Redditor Rage Image Hobby forums, normally places for trading tips about knitting patterns and sharing photos of new projects, are now hosting in-depth analyses of tariff news and heated political debates.
—Lora Kelley, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Stewart has worn the lightweight, breezy knit multiple times in the last year, including on a trip to the Las Vegas Strip in a Brunello Cucinelli white crochet dress last June.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
The ribbed knit is made with comfy, stretchy cotton, and the dress is easy to slip on and get out the door in no time.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
Redditor Rage Image Hobby forums, normally places for trading tips about knitting patterns and sharing photos of new projects, are now hosting in-depth analyses of tariff news and heated political debates.
—Lora Kelley, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Stewart has worn the lightweight, breezy knit multiple times in the last year, including on a trip to the Las Vegas Strip in a Brunello Cucinelli white crochet dress last June.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
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President Trump's visit to the Arab Gulf states – the first major trip of his second presidency – is ruffling domestic and international politics.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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But such bravery is often what is required to ruffle the feathers of a highly technical, positional side.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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In her free time, Jackie enjoys crocheting, reading, and hiking.—
Jackie Romano,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Maggie picked up crocheting by teaching herself on YouTube.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The book, an oral history told by the artists who were there, also ripples with the vibes of SoCal, thanks especially to lifers like the Agnew Brothers (the Adolescents), Dexter Holland and Noodles (the Offspring), and Mike Ness, the founder and frontman of the enduring Social Distortion.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. government debt is rippling through Wall Street on Monday, and CNBC’s Jim Cramer said there is a crucial difference between now and the past two times a credit-rating agency cut its outlook on Uncle Sam’s bonds.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Burnham Square The daughter-in-law of owner Janis Witham uses this quilting block pattern. 10.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Rachel accessorized her casual look with a black baseball cap, white sneakers and black oversized quilted purse.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Their chefs are grilling on panini presses, smoking eggplant with no smoker, crisping chicken wings with no fryer.—
Priya Krishna,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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His idea to make his own version of sushi pizza by crisping up short-grain rice as a base isn’t necessarily a bad one.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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To further personalize it, add their favorite quote to one of the patches by embroidering or printing onto an inkjet fabric sheet. 19 Beginner Sewing Projects and DIY Crafts to Try This Weekend 5.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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The space was set up as a fashion studio with workers in white coats doing fittings on models, embroidering on fabric, and explaining the design to Middleton, who opted for an olive green patch pocket blazer with matching trousers by Victoria Beckham for the occasion.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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