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Definition of knittingnext

knitting

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verb

present participle of knit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knitting
Noun
From knitting cruises under the Northern Lights to macramé retreats in Montenegro, the craft itself becomes the reason for travel, with sightseeing secondary. Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 To avoid any waste, the seamless single three dimensional-pieces were knit on a Shima Seiki knitting machine as seamless, single three-dimensional pieces. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 So unusual are these pioneers that others in the center assume there’s some sort of knitting circle going on. Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2026 Why Creative Retreats Are Trending In 2026 The momentum traces back to 2020, when many people picked up hobbies like knitting, painting and ceramics while spending more time at home. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knitting
Noun
  • The platform first launched earlier this year with OceanSafe’s naNea biodegradable polyester, a lower impact alternative to the conventional polyester popularly used in sewing thread and elastics.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • And the waterproof Tagbuddy Personalized Name Labels go on things like backpacks and clothes—without any ironing or sewing.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The impact is already rippling out, said Henries.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
  • Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.
    Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
  • Has Alec been embroidering the truth?
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In the Thirsk brogue, wingtip detailing is created exclusively through stitching and perforation, rather than cuts in the leather, giving the shoe a particularly refined precision.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
  • Each corner features heavy-duty stitching and includes a stainless steel D-ring.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Public health staff said anyone who does not develop symptoms after 21 days is no longer considered at risk of contracting measles.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • The estate has a long, storied history under many family names, but in 1575, the Essenault family rechristened it by contracting their family name to Issan.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The government's lawyers wrote that the center is still planning to carry out capital repairs on the building.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • Niacinamide brightens and evens tone, while adenosine supports skin repair and barrier health.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • At times, Musk’s avoidance tactics shut down lines of questioning, ruffling Savitt’s feathers.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • By giving players an opportunity to simulate a positive parental bond, the game may also provide important psychological healing for some players, Lewis says.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 June 2026
  • Reviewers frequently mention organized first-day-after-surgery instructions and consistent communication during the early healing phase.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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