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 These pieces feature advanced fabrics such as soft merino wool, breathable spacer-knit, and recycled polyesters, providing comfort, stretch, and quick-dry properties. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling to shop more striped layers inspired by Oprah at Amazon’s fashion department, including a knit with thick stripes and a lightweight tee. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Nardulli knitted his thick eyebrows at the top of his nose, turning toward the sea. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 Instead of a standard knit, it’s made to resemble a blazer with its long collar, pockets, and buttons at each wrist. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 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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  • The Shards will be yet another chance to collapse the line between real life and life onscreen, not to mention an opportunity to ruffle some feathers of the rigid cultural establishment in the process.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Musk’s past real estate projects in Texas, including towering metal gates around his West Lake Hills compound, the mogul’s latest venture has ruffled the feathers of some locals.
    — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 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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  • Her light ripples and will forever ripple, and will shine even brighter now.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • One of the more surreal responses to that experience is applause, which ripples through the audience of Paranormal Activity a beat after all the major scares, like rain settling in after a peal of thunder.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 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
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  • This summer, the fashion set is gravitating towards more versatile and creative options, ranging from midi skirts to crisp Bermuda shorts.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • Remove the foil and let roast for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the skin.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of crisp
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  • Everything is mirrored, tufted, plumped, embroidered, gilded—and there are flowers everywhere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • First, a silky pink thong embroidered with flowers followed by an oversized dusty-pink graphic T-shirt sans bra, and black-and-white striped drawstring pants.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of embroider

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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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