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
An 82-year-old Italian woman who isn't plopping herself in a chair and knitting sweaters all day long. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 The lower levels, meanwhile, hold a movie theater displaying a wall dedicated to Heigl’s knitting hobby, plus a spa wing with a sauna and a multihead steam shower finished in honeycomb onyx. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 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 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
  • During this time, Saar made extra money by designing and sewing costumes at her kitchen table.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 July 2026
  • Now a global fashion brand, the business began with John sewing wool hats and T-shirts himself in his mother's house in Queens, New York.
    — Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sewing
Verb
  • As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life.
    — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • That shift in mindset is rippling through mountain and foothill communities too.
    — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 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
  • The Elk Grove Unified School District will switch contracting companies for its crossing guard services this school year in a cost-saving move as the district works to reduce its budget deficit.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Stripping out an entire age cohort in markets where usage is already contracting adds a further layer of uncertainty.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of contracting
Noun
  • The hotel also emphasizes a repair-don’t-replace ethos with building appliances, and uses refillable bottles for all of its toiletries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Martha fell in love with the restoration process, and embraced home repair, design and gardening along the way.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 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
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Your donation will help ease the financial burden of funeral expenses and other unexpected costs, allowing the Brown family to focus on healing and being together.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of healing

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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