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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
Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 So, Demorest told one of her knitting friends, who got to work with her needles. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Building Hope says groups centered around hobbies, including biking, knitting or book clubs, can provide another entry point for people who may not be ready to ask for professional help. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 As Meiko, Jen Chia channels her anger and frustration into furious knitting. — Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 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
  • Families can participate in hands-on sustainable living workshops, such as canning, pickling, sourdough making, upcycling, mending and sewing, as well as nature hiking and journaling.
    — Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some were particularly struck by seeing a young man embrace sewing and challenge the gender stereotypes that can still surround the hobby, while others congratulated Mary on raising such a thoughtful son and even asked her for parenting advice.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sewing
Verb
  • The piano part gurgles like the waters with a rippling right-hand figure in sextuplets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The red metal is a critical part of industry and construction, and its ascent to record highs could send higher prices rippling through to businesses.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 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
  • Navigating nostalgia True Religion has more than 20 years of recognizable brand codes, from the Horseshoe and Buddha to Big T and Super T stitching.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Bigger masks, higher productivity A larger photomask can help make better use of each lithography exposure, while also addressing stitching constraints that become more important as chip designs grow more complex.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stitching
Verb
  • Huffman and Morelle requested the GAO review Freedom 250 documents, including contracting information, records management and funding information.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As firefighters age out and leave the fire service, the remaining responders manage contracting departments, but a consistent call volume leads to a higher burnout rate, Elliott said.
    — Julia Levine, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of contracting
Noun
  • Nick Bosa, who’s coming back from his third ACL repair, missed most of training camp while 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams will start the season on PUP.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • However, Marks does offer GHK-Cu both as a serum and cream and occasionally as an injection, usually mixed with other peptides aimed at tissue repair and inflammation.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • Plus, Jackson spent much of the campaign railing against the status quo, ruffling GOP establishment feathers along the way.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Adding more drama to the lingerie look, Waterhouse wore a light pink tulle boudoir-style robe with ruffling.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of ruffling
Noun
  • Such stories, along with the incredible resilience of populations harmed by colonialism, need to be told and understood to promote justice and healing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Two Sonoma County survivors of human trafficking are empowering other women on their own paths to healing.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of healing

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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