knit

Definition of knitnext

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Recent Examples of knit The unit is almost entirely wrapped in a fabric knit, except for the top and bottom edges and a small portion of one side. Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 Xiong’an New Area, a flagship development launched in 2017 to absorb non-capital functions from Beijing and knit together the Beijing‑Tianjin‑Hebei region, has entered a new phase of build‑out and operations, according to recent dispatches from Chinese state media. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 Even more disquieting, to me, is the fact that these camera systems have created a mass location tracking infrastructure knitted together by artificial intelligence. Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026 The individual data points don’t seem to visually or intellectually knit together. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knit
Verb
  • An immigrant story Kesten acknowledges that the exhibitions’ themes may ruffle feathers of the anti-DEI White House.
    Amanda Rosa Updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Liam's arrival sets up a love triangle, one that will ruffle up the new relationship between Maggie and Cal (Chad Michael Murray).
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Plus, this muted green tone is earthy, grounded, and classy, pairing with anything from denim layers to crochet wedges.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Whether crocheted with the express intention of being worn on a beach, cut as a minimalist column, or fashioned into something altogether more attention-seeking–semi-transparent, or indeed extremely transparent–these are the five maxi dresses worth investing in as the mercury begins to creep up.
    Chloé Versabeau, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • OpenAI investments in — and from — other major tech companies have left it deeply intertwined in the AI boom, and some investors fear any weakness could ripple through parts of the AI ecosystem.
    Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
  • If space starts to operate more like aviation, the pace of discovery could change in ways that ripple far beyond the aerospace industry.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 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
  • Thin chicken slices are coated in corn flakes which crisp up so well in the oil.
    Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • This is necessary so that the hot air (or oil) can circulate effectively and crisp the chicken on all sides.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • According to British Vogue, the designer is said to have created the dress as a nod to France, with national flowers and bees — the emblem of Napoleon — embroidered on the skirt.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knit. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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