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Recent Examples of knit
In clothing production today these edges are mostly serged to prevent fraying, or, in the case of particularly cheaply made clothing like fast fashion, the destined-to-dissolve weave or knit is commonly (unevenly trimmed) and simply left raw.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Mascomoda Striped Sweater Midi Dress Crafted from a soft, stretchy knit, this sweater dress creates a nice shape while still allowing ease of movement.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There’s also a subscription model where users can knit scarves to trade for elevated decorations.
—Esme Fox, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Then, during World War II, at the age of 8, Anderson learned to knit from her mother and grandmother, who belonged to a knitting auxiliary, creating sweaters, vests, bed socks and more.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Mascomoda Striped Sweater Midi Dress Crafted from a soft, stretchy knit, this sweater dress creates a nice shape while still allowing ease of movement.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There’s also a subscription model where users can knit scarves to trade for elevated decorations.
—Esme Fox, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Then, during World War II, at the age of 8, Anderson learned to knit from her mother and grandmother, who belonged to a knitting auxiliary, creating sweaters, vests, bed socks and more.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
Verb
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The males ruffle their tail feathers and two-step into the hearts of females in an effort to get some action.—
Joe Salas
August 30,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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This pike ruffled his temper with its lunging rushes, and so Maurice really lowered the boom.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Prayer Shawl Ministry, for anyone who enjoys knitting or crocheting, is looking for folks who enjoy making prayer shawls and squares, baby blankets and hats to minister to others.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Toni dress, for example, was shaped and completed entirely through knitting and crocheting.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Video reviewed and verified by ABC News shows the moment the tower collapses, rippling the canvas of an encampment's tents.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like plunging into a cold pond, your decisions ripple across time, eventually bouncing off other areas of your life in ways that aren’t always easy to predict.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Even if the pan is completely nonstick, some deep pan pizzas can benefit from having a drizzle of olive oil at the bottom of the pan to help the crust crisp up.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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The air fryer is a kitchen appliance that works for everything from crisping up veggies to baking muffins, all with less oil and mess than traditional cooking methods, like pan-frying.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The model’s black dress was embroidered with holographic sequin sheets, giving the dress a chain metal illusion look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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The custom floor-length Atelier Versace gown was made navy crepe de chine, and featured a damier motif that was embroidered with black silk thread.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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