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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
  • After the Build: Maintenance and Long-Term Expenses Plan for maintenance expenses: Once the ADU is complete, anticipate regular maintenance and repair costs.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Eating an adequate amount of protein-rich foods can help with everything from satiety to blood sugar management, mood control to muscle growth (and repair), and healthy hormones, too.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 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
  • My proposal is that Healey, even standing at only 5 feet, 4 inches, pose for a folding chair photo with the Boston Celtics the way Dukakis did.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
  • However, its Optimus robots, seen folding laundry in a demo video earlier this year, were criticized for being operated by humans using controls, rather than acting autonomously.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • He’s finished top-20 in all five starts this year including T10 at The Players Championship and 2nd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after holding the 54-hole lead and leading into the closing holes.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Many lives will be changed by the closing, but perhaps none as much as Lorraine Willow’s.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knitting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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