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as in to ruffle
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Recent Examples of knit
Rudin dons a chunky knit; would a guy so committed to cozycore really yell at all those assistants?
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The selection of cashmere and thick cable knits skew into jewel tones.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Still reeling from Helene, the federal government’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program helped knit together the local supply chain, food bank leaders say.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The selection of cashmere and thick cable knits skew into jewel tones.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Still reeling from Helene, the federal government’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program helped knit together the local supply chain, food bank leaders say.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
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The fluttery, ruffled sleeves won’t restrict movement with too-tight fabric while still keeping you cool as temperatures rise, and a tiered skirt allows easy movement with every step.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s so much to love about this long eyelet dress, from its quarter-length bell sleeves to the tiered skirt and ruffled hemline.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Within the store, the boutique owner has worked to create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere that includes a large table where crafters can socialize, knit and crochet together.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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In a clip shared on Monday, March 24, Momoa, 45, wore a pink and purple crocheted sweater, while Black, 55, rocked one in shades of blue, green and purple.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This volatility seems to go hand in hand with a political shift: an administration seemingly indifferent to, or unconcerned with, how its policies and rhetoric ripple outward.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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These tariffs will ripple through the economy, making everything pricier.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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For this reason, lightweight bedding is a must, and many of us are changing out warmer down comforters and duvets for lighter bedding options such as coverlets or quilts ahead of the warmer months to come.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Known for: Accessories that embody a Parisian cool factor with popular bag styles including Le 5 à 7 hobos and quilted Lou cross-body styles, both embellished with the elegant logo.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bake the potatoes for about 10 minutes, until the bottoms have started to crisp.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and starting to crisp, about 5 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Both styles feature the soft salmon hue and black square intarsia drawn directly from the album cover, with a finishing touch of Bon Iver’s signature embroidered at the hem of the sweater.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The naming even extended to beach and pool towels that my mom would embroider with labels like Sandy Feet, Zinnias, or Golden Hour to help everyone differentiate their towel.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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