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knitting

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verb

present participle of knit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knitting
Noun
Hands-on activities like cooking, knitting, or gardening can be very meditative, Deng adds. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025 The town has also been home for artists who've moved to Water Valley from afar, like photographer Carolyn Drake, whose work Knit Club captures the comradery and fellowship of a local women's knitting group. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025 The knitting guild draws its members from across the county and beyond. Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025 This is much more like being part of a repertory theater company or going to summer camp than doing TV, but bring your knitting, bring your enthusiasm, bring your creativity, check your ego, and come to play. Max Gao, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knitting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knitting
Noun
  • As the slowest person to ever pick up a sewing needle, Samantha was told she would not be allowed to make any moves, but could use her words to try to influence the others.
    Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • One day a week was devoted to knitting and sewing items such as socks, sweaters, afghans and quilts, with another day reserved for making surgical dressings for casualty stations, according to the report.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Any viral outbreak poses a public health risk, particularly for children and older people who may be more vulnerable to contracting serious illnesses when affected.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Anyone can fall ill after contracting the virus, but the risk of severe illness is higher for people who are younger than five or older than 65.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Nearly one-third say their home purchase negatively impacted their finances, due in part to escalating costs for taxes, insurance and repairs.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Remove inaccurate, negative information on your credit report with a credit repair company.
    Alexandria White, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The argument then escalated, and Forty hit him in the face with a beer bottle, pulled out a folding knife, and then charged at him.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The audience of seventy-five people—packed closely into white folding chairs at a community center just outside Boston—had come to learn how to spot undercover immigration agents.
    Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This looked like the player who two-putted every green in the final round at St. Andrews, who missed two short putts in the closing stretch at Pinehurst No. 2 last summer to watch Bryson DeChambeau hoist that U.S. Open trophy.
    Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • As of April 14, however, closing sales were ongoing.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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