as in knitting
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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
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2009, Petersen started sewing baby shoes for her newborn.
—Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
During Halloween, earning $1000 in a single month with some basic sewing skills is real.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Peaky itself follows the crime family into the 1920s, getting its series’ title from the gang’s modus operandi of sewing razor blades into its caps.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2009, Petersen started sewing baby shoes for her newborn.
—Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
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By focusing on one specific activity rather than general leisure, the study revealed how knitting promotes mindfulness, sparks creativity and even encourages social connection — whether through community groups or online forums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Johanne starts having dark thoughts of other students joining Johanna in a knitting circle to which she’s not invited.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Federal Highway Trust Fund, which helps pay for the cost of road repairs across the country, is running out of money.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The higher upfront cost of buying the latest iPhone will be reduced over time thanks to cheaper repairs.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Coming up this fall—Ferrero Rocher chocolate squares, which is an iteration of the classic chocolate shell with a creamy filling in Milk Hazelnut, Dark Hazelnut, White Hazelnut, and Caramel Hazelnut varieties.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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Its 100 percent cotton batting is secured by decorative stitching, which adds texture and ensures the filling remains evenly distributed throughout.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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From prospecting and lead qualification to closing, perfecting a business’s sales pipeline requires making careful decisions that turn potential leads into long-term customers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Mike Flanagan’s Tom Hiddleston starrer The Life of Chuck has been set as the closing film.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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