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
Whether the goal is a romantic match, a new friend group or, as Yim discovered, an unexpected knitting group, the format is built for whatever kind of in-person connection shows up. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 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 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
  • Each video posted by ADOR today is accompanied by an instrumental and footage of the members engaged in various activities, among them roller skating, hanging in the park, sewing, and standing together looking shy.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
  • In her free time, Juszczyk would make fan apparel as a hobby, sewing stylish puffer jackets for cold NFL stadiums.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of sewing
Verb
  • All the tempestuous hormones and emotions and urges invisibly flashing across their own bodies like a rippling second skin.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
  • Major changes to federal student loan repayment rules went into effect this month and are rippling across the system.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 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
  • Their elegant stitching and gold buckle dress up any outfit—think romantic dinners in Santorini or a sunset cocktail on a rooftop in Barcelona.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of stitching
Verb
  • Eating raw eggs increases the risk of contracting Salmonella, a harmful bacterium that causes food poisoning.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026
  • Two had suppressed immune systems before contracting the disease.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of contracting
Noun
  • Spicules can boost ingredient absorption, exfoliate the surface and trigger a mild repair response that supports collagen production and cell turnover over time.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • That evidence is the only thing standing between you and a massive repair bill.
    — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 27 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
  • The compounds are promoted for a variety of uses, from anti-aging benefits to better sleep and faster healing.
    — Sara G. Miller, NBC news, 23 July 2026
  • The article challenges the myth of quick recovery, revealing that true healing often demands years, not weeks, with some studies showing exhaustion lasting seven years.
    — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of healing

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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