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
Members of the Yarnicorns knitting and crochet group worked yarn through hooks and needles. — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 20 June 2026 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 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
  • This allows manufacturers to bypass spinning, weaving, cutting or sewing — the multistage process that has defined apparel manufacturing for centuries.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • As time goes on, skills like sewing have become more uncommon, especially here in the United States.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of sewing
Verb
  • Thus, with gravity the ultimate winner of this cosmic tug of war, the star's core collapses, sending violent shockwaves rippling outward into the outer stellar layers, which are ripped away.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026
  • She’s seated atop a speaker box with her leotard and legs peeking out from beneath a rippling veil of rich purple.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 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
  • The classic combo of Levi’s wash, stitching, and timeless silhouette is hard to turn down, especially when the style is $24 off.
    — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • The black material is contrasted by two rows of white stitching outlining the footbed.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of stitching
Verb
  • Take precautions during water activities Swimmers, particularly those in southern states and warm coastal waters, should expect a minimal risk of contracting a pathogen in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, brackish waters, and hot springs.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • People who cared for an infected baby would be at very high risk of contracting the virus.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 July 2026
Definition of contracting
Noun
  • But it was discontinued in late 2023 because of a lack of funding due to a combination of growing EV sales and a drop in gas tax revenue that threatened road repair funds.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • That information flows to the employee’s iPad as part of the repair system.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 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
  • They should also be avoided on active acne, open wounds, sunburned skin, or healing areas.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • But for a number of travelers the appeal of these restorative trips isn’t just the chance to unplug through what some might consider seemingly countless healing techniques.
    — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of healing

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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