as in stitching
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
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Recent Examples of sewing
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
While materials are sourced globally from Japan, India, England, and across Europe, all tailoring is completed at Lardini, with certain specialized tasks such as sewing jackets handled by a sister company.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Supplier managers, however, stated that overtime was a direct consequence of order imbalance, especially for cutting, sewing and finishing operations at garment manufacturing factories (tier-1 operations).
—Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Near work is any activity involving focusing on objects close to you, like reading, writing, using a smartphone, or doing detailed crafts like knitting or sewing.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
While materials are sourced globally from Japan, India, England, and across Europe, all tailoring is completed at Lardini, with certain specialized tasks such as sewing jackets handled by a sister company.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
In 2009, Petersen started sewing baby shoes for her newborn.
—Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Supplier managers, however, stated that overtime was a direct consequence of order imbalance, especially for cutting, sewing and finishing operations at garment manufacturing factories (tier-1 operations).
—Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
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To ensure the patches stay secure after multiple wears, use fabric with a self-adhesive back, and stick the patches onto the shirt before stitching around the perimeter.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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The mother-daughter design duo transforms heirloom memory into timeless dress, stitching the intimacy of home into the language of fashion.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kids can also join workshops like Mindfulness Practice with Chinese Calligraphy, or arts and crafts featuring leather work, jewelry making, and knitting/crocheting.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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After knitting and inspection, the items went upstairs for washing.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Los Angeles Times reported that the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which serves the Palisades, had been drained nearly a year earlier for repairs, causing tens of millions of gallons of freshwater to be dumped into the sea.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Each module can even be swapped for one with different cell chemistry, extending battery life and simplifying repairs.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite that rift, Rocky confirmed during his interview with Elle that the group is still intact, though there’s a lot of healing left to do.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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This album explores heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery — universal themes.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
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Hostess confirmed this week that Suzy Q’s, the iconic devil's food cake sandwiches stuffed with white crème filling, have returned to stores.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bake in oven until crust is golden brown and jam filling is bubbling up around sides, 45 to 50 minutes.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cannon ended the day with a warning for Ryan Routh ahead of closings.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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After the filing, the chain announced the closing of several restaurants, according to a court filing.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
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Eagles defensive lineman Jordan Davis blocked the field-goal attempt and returned it for a game-sealing touchdown.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Once assembled, each tool undergoes pressure testing to verify 100% sealing integrity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their relationship definitely needs mending.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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