as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
had to drop out of the race when the stitch in his side became too painful
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as in to suture
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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as in pains
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
had to drop out of the race when the stitch in his side became too painful
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as in sutures
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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Recent Examples of stitch
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Additional booms and bangs continued to ring out throughout the remainder of their interview, which saw Wilson recount her experience having to get stitches after getting hit in the face with a gun during the film's final night shoot.
—Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 17 June 2025
ABC News, 8 June 2025
Matching coasters and placemats are stitched with classic lines and a sturdy, textural finish that lays flat on your table.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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Noun
While the woman's reaction—and the five-figure mistake—had social media users in stitches, the incident also served as a humorous reminder about checking your totals before tapping your card.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Additional booms and bangs continued to ring out throughout the remainder of their interview, which saw Wilson recount her experience having to get stitches after getting hit in the face with a gun during the film's final night shoot.
—Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
Well, no, but the final version -- KARL: Right.
JOHNSON: Was literally taking the 11 components --
KARL: The pieces.
JOHNSON: And -- and stitching them together.
—ABC News, 8 June 2025
Matching coasters and placemats are stitched with classic lines and a sturdy, textural finish that lays flat on your table.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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“Stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitch. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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