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
Nonna-maxxing has filled social-media feeds with slow mornings, Sunday dinners, homemade pasta, gardening, knitting, and other routines associated with Italian grandmothers. — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Activities that involve repetition and rhythm, like weaving or knitting, go even further by reducing activity in the limbic system, which regulates our fight-or-flight response. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026 Try pottery, woodworking, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, jewelry making, or even floral arranging. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 Finnish labels frequently work through atelier practices, limited releases and surplus materials, while traditional textile skills continue to influence designers experimenting with knitting, print and surface design. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 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
  • Northeast Brazil has among the lowest labor cost structures in the Americas and one of the most competitive sewing costs per minute in the hemisphere.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Gracie’s mother had sewing experience from making her children’s Halloween costumes, but couture construction was new territory.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sewing
Verb
  • Part of the problem is that every summer, water pounds down on sidewalks in the Treasure Valley, drops rippling on glassy reflective surfaces, all because of sprinkler jets overshooting the grass and landing on pavement.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the hope is that the influx will usher in a larger wave of economic activity in the region, rippling out from Electric Boat and driving increases in tourism, recreational activities and other industries.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 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
  • Conversely, Zumthor’s building—however outsize, expensive, and anomalous—hides in plain sight as a piece of urban engineering, stitching together and swallowing the horizontal city whole.
    — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, the classic denim and relaxed silhouette feel effortlessly cool, while details like a structured collar and contrast stitching make the look feel more put-together than a sweatshirt.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stitching
Verb
  • Two workers at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria believed to have been spread by a mosquito brought into the country via an aircraft.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, pregnant women who are at a heightened risk of contracting HIV should be tested at the beginning of their pregnancy and again during the third trimester, says the CDC.
    — TJ Rhodes, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of contracting
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  • In addition, many stations are woefully dirty and could use cleaning, repairs and a coat of paint.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Back-to-school season is underway, and school personnel have been busy cleaning, doing repairs and setting up classrooms for the 2026-27 academic year.
    — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 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
  • From there, researchers also used synchrotron radiation and other microscopy approaches to analyze the healing tissues on a cellular level.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Too Much Sugar follows Ryan Holliger, a carpenter and fighter, and his best friend, AccRite, two men struggling to find both healing and redemption, and their attempts to do so by making movies about their lives.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of healing

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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