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sweater

[swet-er] / ˈswɛt ər /
NOUN
knitted jacket or jersey
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My ‘Big Lebowski’ sweater is a study in signaling theory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

"I have a New Zealand All Blacks rugby jersey, and I think of my Jensen sweater in kind of the same way," says New York-based Fratto, who runs a tech start-up.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Next year, he’ll give it another shot with a sweater.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

If Charles wore a particular sweater, you’d best not wear one that looked similar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

“Maybe I’d better knit Eben a nice warm sweater, just in case.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

The house was built without insulation, so our heating bills regularly run upward of $800 a month even though we keep the house at a chilly 67, urging the kids to wear extra sweaters.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

Forget hot beverages and fall sweaters, this autumn in Southern California has been marked by what feels like a continuation of summer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: These are the supremely soft and well-made cashmere sweaters you’ll want to wear all season long.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Knitting is no longer limited to making familiar items such as sweaters, hats, and blankets.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Shawna was still shaking; Mrs. Torrance placed one of the sweaters under her head and turned her on to her side.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro


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