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Recent Examples of knitting
Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
From the tangle in your computer cord to the mess your cat made of your knitting basket, knots are everywhere in daily life.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Singer also pointed to the grounding power of hands-on activity — gardening, baking, knitting or simply taking a mindful walk.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Walking, cooking, knitting, baking — these are activities that cost almost nothing and deliver both physical and mental health benefits.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Norville has also authored knitting and crochet pattern books, as well as two children’s books.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
From the tangle in your computer cord to the mess your cat made of your knitting basket, knots are everywhere in daily life.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Singer also pointed to the grounding power of hands-on activity — gardening, baking, knitting or simply taking a mindful walk.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Walking, cooking, knitting, baking — these are activities that cost almost nothing and deliver both physical and mental health benefits.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knitting
Noun
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Conventional zipper manufacturing typically relies on separate tape weaving, dyeing and sewing processes before the component can be attached to a finished garment.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Practical Treasures That sewing kit sitting on the closet shelf might have your dream find in it.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The prices that businesses are paying for goods have risen sharply, according to data released Wednesday, the latest data point showing that knock-on effects from the Iran war are rapidly rippling across the economy.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Surging raw material costs have started rippling through industrial sectors as well.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The ultimate blend of luxury and artisan craftsmanship, this elegant quilt is handcrafted in India and features 100% cotton velvet, with a soft, vintage finish and box stitching for subtle texture.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Christa Miller wore an inky denim blazer and flare jean—both accented with wheat color stitching—to a Variety event.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Natalie Neysa Alund Olivier le Polain, unit head of epidemiology and analytics for response at the WHO, said cases continued to grow Monday due to length of symptom onset after contracting the virus.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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As of May 9, three passengers — a Dutch couple and one German national — have died after contracting hantavirus, according to WHO.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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House of Worth gown is, but the 18th century Georgian dresses really need some repair work first.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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At times, Musk’s avoidance tactics shut down lines of questioning, ruffling Savitt’s feathers.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Below, during a conversation with THR, Cronin also discusses his unique ability to deliver gore without ruffling the MPA’s feathers.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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Has Alec been embroidering the truth?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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All treatment products—like Monoï oil, coconut oil infused with fresh Tahitian tiaré flowers, and Tamanu oil, renowned for its healing properties and sourced from the ancient Tamanu trees that line Temae beach—are 100% natural.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Language access, cultural competency and workforce representation all play critical role in helping people feel respected, heard and supported throughout the healing journey.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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