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stitching

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verb

present participle of stitch
as in suturing
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches the doctor stitched the wound so adroitly that the scar was barely visible after the stitches were removed

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Noun
  • The enterprise trains local fishermen and their families—including fisherwomen, whose roles have been largely erased by modern norms—in leather tanning, sewing, and sustainable fishing practices.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • Automation in manufacturing, from robotic sewing to digital printing, can increase efficiency and lower costs.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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