as in to mess (up)
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knit
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He can be found yelling at the TV when the Bears play, working on his tennis and golf game, endlessly searching for the world’s tastiest donut, and enjoying retirement with my Mom, who is sure to be knitting something colorful and comfy.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 June 2025 -
There are technical ways to knit together networks, but those aren’t foolproof.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
10 June 2025
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“Muss (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muss%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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