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Recent Examples of knitting
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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
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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One brought her knitting, and most carried some sort of prop — a cane, a book, satchels like those carried by people who made Philadelphia their home in the 1700s.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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
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
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Designing each jersey can take up to three weeks, while sewing and cutting requires between eight and 10 hours of work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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Students have access to six home machines, one industrial straight stitch, one industrial walking foot machine, sergers, cutting table and sewing tools.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Pipsqueaks like Adam, whose rippling muscles and Kylo Ren-sized wingspan the first act of this movie hilariously tries to hide under a loose pink button-down shirt from Beta Gap, are valued for their ability to solve their problems with words instead of violence.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Inflation fears are rippling through industrial metals.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Even the stitching on the seams of the sofas appeared straight and precise.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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This can be done by stitching entertainment areas together with entertainment zones.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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The Metro Board in June 2024 agreed to establish an in-house public safety department and transition away from contracting with regional police agencies such as the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Long Beach Police Department.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Participants who vacationed more frequently had a lower risk of contracting heart disease and diabetes.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Elevator repairs were completed Friday afternoon, and staff were on site to help residents access their apartments.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Patriot Rail’s Cowlitz County and Columbia Railway warehouse and locomotive repair shop building, where the fire originated, was a total loss.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 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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The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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Has Alec been embroidering the truth?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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Participants described a strong demand for stories rooted in care, emotional safety, dignity, joy, support, healing, stability, and full humanity.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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According to Botwin, cancer survivors she’s worked with have dealt with emotional challenges that affect their healing process, including depression and survivor’s guilt.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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