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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Verb
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By stitching these images into data, Richardson is tracking how climate change is rewriting the seasonal calendar.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
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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
Noun
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Once home, Partin's daughter, 18, reportedly opened a KitKat bar from her younger sibling's bag and found a sewing pin stuck inside.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Panels of jeans are printed on both sides and then cut by laser for sewing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pattern is described as a decorative textile craft that utilizes knotting instead of weaving or knitting to craft apparel or decorative items.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many towns have knitting circles, gardening groups, or crafting meetups.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a time of religious and cultural polarization, leaders from the Catholic and Jewish communities came together this week to mark an important milestone in the history of the Catholic Church — one that was transformative in repairing Catholic-Jewish relations.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Protein is an essential macronutrient that the body uses to build muscles and repair cells.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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The value of current buildings will decline, which means there will be no capital available for repairs and maintenance.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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In his closing remarks on Friday, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez urged member states to work together and arrive at an accord over the next year.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Since the April 2022 closing of the $43 billion merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, investors have been dragged into the muck.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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And the frequency of their purring, according to some, can promote healing and bone growth.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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But like our cover stars and new parents, Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard, have proven, healing and joy can emerge even after challenging circumstances.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Darning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darning. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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