knit

Definition of knitnext

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Recent Examples of knit Her breezy look featured flattering white jeans, a lightweight luxe knit, and the ultimate travel sneakers. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026 The three-nation agreement underpins $2 trillion in annual trade and has, over the years, knitted several economic sectors across the borders together. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Each piece features a seamless and stretchy waterproof, breathable membrane laminated between inner and outer knit layers. ABC News, 8 June 2026 Down in the coastal Maremma, in the province of Grosseto, producers are proving that Sangiovese grown in maritime air can be fresher and more open-knit than its inland cousins. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
Verb
  • Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization quickly followed suit, shelving the project that had been in the works for over a decade and ruffling feathers at the state level and among business leaders.
    Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Crafting activities like crocheting, baking, painting and knitting are especially popular among young people looking for a way to slow down.
    Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Its influence is forecast to ripple around the planet, shifting weather patterns for months to come.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The central installation, From the Depths of the Sea (2026), features a large photographic image of the ocean suspended on fishing lines, creating a surface that appears to ripple and shift with the viewer’s movement.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Panko breadcrumbs and a wire rack help crisp them up.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • If desired, turn on the broiler for an additional 1 minute to further darken and crisp the skin.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.
    Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Lipa also wore a six-metre tulle wedding veil that was also hand-embroidered with beads and feathers.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 20 June 2026

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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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