Synonyms of sew

sew

verb

ˈsō 

as in to stitch

to close up with a series of interlacing stitches

luckily, I was able to sew the tear so skillfully that my pants looked as good as new

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stitch
• suture
• repair
• patch
• darn
• finish
• embroider
• knit
• baste
• crochet
• quilt
• overcast
• fell
• ease
• cross-stitch
• mend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sew

Chua would put it to sleep with isoflurane, intubate it, cover its eyes to keep them from drying out, make a small incision in its abdomen to insert a device that would log heart rate and body temperature, and then sew the bird up. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

At the end of the performance, Bono opened his jacket to reveal an American flag sewn into the lining. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Jordan sewed sage green curtains to conceal additional storage spaces and further brighten the space. — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The oldest depiction of 1066's events is on a medieval tapestry sewn in England but whisked away to France in the late 11th century, where it's been ever since. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing sew

• sew up