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Definitions

knit

[nit] / nɪt /
VERB
intertwine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bind crochet fasten mend sew unite weave
STRONG
affiliate affix ally cable connect contract heal interlace intermingle join link loop net purl repair secure spin tie web
Antonyms
STRONGEST
divide loosen release separate unfasten
STRONG
detach disconnect disjoin harm hurt injure let go loose lose untie
WEAK
unknit

Example Sentences

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When Vernice tries to persuade Annie to aim higher, she is reproached by her friend: “Stop acting like me and you knit with the same needles.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

At Milan Fashion Week on Thursday, the Prada show opened with cozy knit sweaters and multi-coloured scarves, only for garments to be ripped open, exposed and distressed as the catwalk continued.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

She’s dedicated to keeping her community closely knit and protected.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Imagine a 21st century take on Margaret Mead befriending Samoans, only with cozy knit sweaters and a dash of animation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

I hesitate, then put the doll with the other items in the crate and bring it all up to the man in the knit cap.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron