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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
Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time because the activities require her full attention. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Someone can discover a knitting tutorial online, find a local workshop through social media and then take that hobby offline in a room full of other crafters. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 So, Demorest told one of her knitting friends, who got to work with her needles. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 Aug. 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
  • Treat yourself to a piece that displays the sewing technique even more shamelessly.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, many public libraries will let folks borrow a sewing machine and some even offer sewing classes.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sewing
Verb
  • Located within the Coyote Buttes North permit area near the Utah border, its rippling sandstone formations can only be visited with a permit.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The breakneck speed of AI development has also generated immense political backlash that’s rippling through the midterm election season.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 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
  • Concerns are about the turf's traction and stability, which made the NFL reinforce its stitching.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Puma collaborator emphasized seams on zippered jackets, long shorts, relaxed jeans and a halter maxi dress with thick white stitching.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of stitching
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  • The former for-profit prison was closed in 2021 after then-President Joe Biden’s executive order barred the Department of Justice from contracting with private prisons.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • With this supercomputing infrastructure, the community colleges aim to avoid contracting with an external AI vendor that may come with a higher price tag and data privacy concerns.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of contracting
Noun
  • Some contractor, or postal maintenance employee, had botched the repair.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • These incentives typically include mortgage rate buy-downs, or sellers agreeing to pay for repairs.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • Or maybe Pitt simply wanted to get his Jack London on, traipsing throughout gorgeous natural terrain and ruffling his co-star’s fur in between fending off feral wolves and navigating impromptu whitewater rafting trips sans the raft.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, Jackson spent much of the campaign railing against the status quo, ruffling GOP establishment feathers along the way.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruffling
Noun
  • An on-site spa and an extensive complimentary wellness program include daily yoga, Pilates, meditation, strength training, sound healing, and wellness workshops, but participation is entirely optional.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Among the millions traveling to Lourdes, many seek physical and spiritual healing, hoping for a miracle.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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