as in sewing
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as in stitching
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches
in the old days, holes in socks had to be darned by hand
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Noun
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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
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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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Nearly one-third say their home purchase negatively impacted their finances, due in part to escalating costs for taxes, insurance and repairs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Remove inaccurate, negative information on your credit report with a credit repair company.—
Alexandria White,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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As part of the debt restructuring, MSG Networks will make a $65 million payment at closing of the load, while its parent company, Sphere Entertainment, will pay $15 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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That can involve researching and clearing title searches and assisting with real estate closings.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Classic Deviled Eggs The filling for this no-frills deviled egg recipe is made with just the basics: mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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After popping the balloon, their little ones joined in on the excitement and cut into a cake that had pink filling.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Darning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darning. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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