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Recent Examples of knitting
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
Singer also pointed to the grounding power of hands-on activity — gardening, baking, knitting or simply taking a mindful walk.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 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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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
Singer also pointed to the grounding power of hands-on activity — gardening, baking, knitting or simply taking a mindful walk.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 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
Noun
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AGVs now operate between the warehouse and cutting area, and another fleet manages transport between sewing workshop and the washing laundry.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Practical Treasures That sewing kit sitting on the closet shelf might have your dream find in it.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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On routes where Spirit is the only ultra-low-cost carrier, Maheshri estimated that these low-end fares could jump by 10 to 20 percent, with smaller but still noticeable increases, around 5 percent, rippling out to nearby or competing routes through the broader airline network.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Orange is the sole accent color and it’s used liberally, appearing on the branding, outsole and contrast stitching.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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As of May 7, five people had been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others were suspected of contracting it, according to the World Health Organization.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Argentine officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the leading hypothesis is that the couple may have been exposed to rodents while visiting a landfill during a bird-watching tour in the city of Ushuaia, unknowingly contracting the virus before boarding the cruise ship.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The first-term mayor was looking for a way to save Dodd Stadium, which faced a $350,000 debt and needed a more stable tenant willing to help with repairs.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Initial estimates put repair pricetag at about $400,000, leading the Riverwalk Commission and the now-defunct Exchange Club of Naperville to consider alternatives, including converting the fountain into a static art installation or creating a more natural water feature with plantings.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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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Has Alec been embroidering the truth?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Logothetti said confirmation of Gaff’s connection to the case allowed for healing to begin within the family.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Haven is a place of healing, hope, and accountability.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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