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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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Aries is also a Cardinal Fire sign, known for its audacity and desire to initiate new things, even if that means ruffling a few feathers along the way.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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While speaking abroad, the filmmakers tried their best not to ruffle any feathers back in Iran, and for a time, after several requests by Molayemi and Sohani, the Iranian government seemed reluctantly content to support the film’s Oscar campaign, including travel expenses for the directors.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 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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The air fryer takes the humble food of the plains and Rust Belt—wings, fries, onion rings, nuggets, yesterday's pizza—and crisps it up for you at home.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
6 Feb. 2025
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Toss it in the air fryer for a few minutes to melt the cheese, roast the tomatoes, and crisp the bread for a mouthwatering, nutritious snack.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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Made from soft navy velvet, each pouch is embroidered with star sign designs and can be used for storing make-up, handbag essentials or as an evening clutch.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Speedy 40 and Montsouris backpack showcase the LV Blason Denim, with the logo embroidered in a variety of striking hues.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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