knitting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of knittingnext
as in sewing

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verb

present participle of knit
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as in rippling

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as in crocheting

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Recent Examples of knitting
Noun
Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience. — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 The programming centers on rep house selections paired with book clubs, knitting societies, drinking games, or creative collective collabs. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026 Coloring books, watercolor paints, clay, Play-Doh, knitting, crochet, sketching — the goal is simply to make something together. — Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 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 See All Example Sentences for knitting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knitting
  1. sewing
  2. rippling
  3. embroidering
  4. stitching
  5. contracting
  6. repair
  7. ruffling
  8. healing
Noun
  • As time goes on, skills like sewing have become more uncommon, especially here in the United States.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • In the Black Jacobins, CLR James describes the slaves of a plantation sewing mutiny through poison.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of sewing
Verb
  • Plunk down in one of the Adirondack chairs strewn along the shore and zen out to the rippling waters while watching for deer tiptoeing along the stream.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Clad in a rippling reflective skin, the venue will feature 2,000-seat performance hall, a 3,500-seat open-air amphitheater, a 400-seat theater and a 250-seat jazz club as well as retail space, restaurants, and a rooftop terrace.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 2 July 2026
Definition of rippling
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
  • The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Definition of embroidering
Noun
  • According to the brand, it’s designed to last for years, thanks to its durable stitching and tight seams.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • The Avenger Automatic 42 pairs a blue dial with a stainless-steel case and a blue calfskin leather strap accented with red stitching.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of stitching
Verb
  • Though the source of the infections has yet to be identified, experts recommend taking precautions with fresh produce and practicing good hygiene to reduce the risk of contracting the disease.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
  • The market is contracting, yet opportunities exist for individual brands to innovate and grow amid persistent hardware cost pressures.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of contracting
Noun
  • Left unchecked, these vulnerabilities can lead to costly water damage and much more extensive repairs.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
  • On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • Mayor Dean Trantalis, Commissioner Steven Glassman and Commissioner John Herbst took issue with her leadership, accusing her of being dismissive to subordinates and ruffling too many feathers.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 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
Definition of ruffling
Noun
  • Energy Alchemy, a luxury five-day retreat in Bali priced at 42,000 yuan ($6,200), is aimed at wealthy millennial Chinese women and includes workshops on breathwork and reiki, a Japanese spiritual healing practice.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The longevity boom in Asia is also taking on a local flavor, adding elements from practices like traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic healing practices.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Definition of healing

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