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as in to ruffle
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Recent Examples of knit
Eventually these habits will come naturally, knitting together to form new traits.
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
Too little results in no callus; too much prevents the bone from knitting back together.
—Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
Textile sneakers with mesh, nylon, synthetic knit, or canvas uppers can sometimes be machine washed, but leather and suede shoes should always be cleaned by hand.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
By knitting together those voices, a profile could similarly allow readers to consider the possibility that all the sides of an argument were, together, right.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
Too little results in no callus; too much prevents the bone from knitting back together.
—Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
Textile sneakers with mesh, nylon, synthetic knit, or canvas uppers can sometimes be machine washed, but leather and suede shoes should always be cleaned by hand.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
By knitting together those voices, a profile could similarly allow readers to consider the possibility that all the sides of an argument were, together, right.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
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This easy-to-wear Ralph Lauren ruffled one-piece, $135 at Everything But Water, comes in a beautiful pam green shade.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Outside influencers gaining access to opportunities that had once been reserved for in-house employees could potentially ruffle some feathers.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And volunteers crochet comfort blankets and shawls for organ donors' kin − a program launched in 2010 known as Wrapped in Love.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Bring small craft projects including knitting, crocheting, cards or scrapbooking projects.—
Meghan Davy Sandvold,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of how they will be enacted, the impact of tariffs will also ripple across full supply chains.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Layoffs rippling through the federal government are affecting national parks and forests in Washington state, including at Mount Rainier National Park and popular trails east of Seattle.—
Melissa Santos,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
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Available in eight colors, the quilted comforter looks great on the bed alone.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Treasure & Bond’s new arrivals, like floral maxi dresses and pastel quilted jackets, look ready to take on casual spring events.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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From milkshakes to crisp seasonal lemonades, their drink menu is nearly as robust as their sandwich menu.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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The scent of the smoke upon the crisping meat is intoxicating.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Grande’s ruby-red performance gown, meanwhile, was a bustier ball gown embroidered with over 150,000 beads, sequins, and Swarovski crystals, and finished with a flowing tulle train.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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During those visits, Zelensky wore a simple sweatshirt—also embroidered with the trident.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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