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Recent Examples of knitting
Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Where dating apps reduce a person to a few photos and a one-line bio, a hobby community shows you how someone actually shows up — whether that’s finishing a 10K, finishing a novel or finishing a knitting project.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Why Creative Retreats Are Trending In 2026 The momentum traces back to 2020, when many people picked up hobbies like knitting, painting and ceramics while spending more time at home.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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
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Noun
So unusual are these pioneers that others in the center assume there’s some sort of knitting circle going on.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Where dating apps reduce a person to a few photos and a one-line bio, a hobby community shows you how someone actually shows up — whether that’s finishing a 10K, finishing a novel or finishing a knitting project.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Why Creative Retreats Are Trending In 2026 The momentum traces back to 2020, when many people picked up hobbies like knitting, painting and ceramics while spending more time at home.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knitting
Noun
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Because many applicants did not know how to sew, Allegiance created its own sewing-training program.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Hidden just beyond the sewing room was an unfinished attic space.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Commissioned by two abolitionists to capture Brown’s likeness before he was hanged, Brackett made a marble bust that turned his face into a sort of cross between Moses and Socrates, with Brown’s iconic beard rippling out of his chin like a white flame.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 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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The biggest move was FIFA creating shallow-stitching technology, enabling grass pitches no matter the existing surface.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Featuring subtle stitching and available in rich colors, this relaxed swing top is an elevated closet staple that will see you through your vacation itinerary thanks to its versatile mix-and-match styling possibilities.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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By contracting with providers to serve a higher number of clients, the city could get more people off the street while keeping costs proportionally low.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The source also said Bessent has directed his team to assess conditions in the Gulf and request comprehensive estimates of costs associated with such repairs.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Poor sleep impairs barrier function and slows the overnight repair window, and chronic sleep restriction visibly accelerates aging.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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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
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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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The gems are also heavily associated with healing.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Researchers are also exploring its potential role in wound healing, noted Messer.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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