knit

Definition of knitnext

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Recent Examples of knit Easy to slip on and style with a black slip dress or knit tank dress, these versatile shoes play off the '90s style that’s found its way back into our everyday wardrobe. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 25 May 2026 Ballet flats are a year-round staple, the perfect partner to heavy-duty denim and socks but also a breezy linen dress and lightweight summer knit, à la Daisy Edgar-Jones. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 25 May 2026 The goal is to knit together the area’s existing performing arts venues and new green space in the heart of the city. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 As the enforcement surge recedes, Frey is trying to knit together a city where businesses and daily life were hollowed out by fear. Julia Terruso, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
Verb
  • Multiple reports have emerged claiming Hardy's alleged tardiness on set has ruffled feathers with the cast and crew, with one report asserting he was fired from the show.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
  • Those deals would cost a pretty penny to get out of, which is also going to ruffle some feathers.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Their mom, Connie — a stay-at-home mother of five based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin — says crocheting was always part of their everyday life.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • When a handful of varieties dominate global agriculture, a single disease, pest outbreak or weather event can ripple through the food supply in ways that are difficult to absorb.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The bag is crafted with 100 percent cotton and features the brand’s signature quilted texture that feels soft to the touch.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Typically, the type of toilet paper that creates these problems is thick, multi-ply, or quilted toilet paper.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • If desired, turn on the broiler for an additional 1 minute to further darken and crisp the skin.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
  • The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Mini bars are disguised in Chinoiserie cabinets; bed heads are hand-embroidered; and the toto loo seats in the white-marble bathrooms exude a gentle heat.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Lopez’s rom-com-worthy number was embroidered with a soft palette of cream and lavender florals and green foliage, which wrapped around her bustier, skirt, and back.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026

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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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