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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
Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Nordstrom, North America’s largest employer of tailors and alteration specialists, teamed up with New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology to launch a nine-week program in advanced sewing and alteration techniques.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The brand is helmed by Tatsuya Kowatari, who spent years sewing in the shadows of the industry before flipping the script to launch his own label.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Nordstrom, North America’s largest employer of tailors and alteration specialists, teamed up with New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology to launch a nine-week program in advanced sewing and alteration techniques.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Nordstrom, North America’s largest employer of tailors and alteration specialists, teamed up with New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology to launch a nine-week program in advanced sewing and alteration techniques.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Eventually, people could not resist returning to their lives, to routines more comfortable than standing in the streets with the sun glaring in your eyes, squinting up to check the position of snipers on a roof, or working with cramping fingers sewing your tenth mask of the night.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The brand is helmed by Tatsuya Kowatari, who spent years sewing in the shadows of the industry before flipping the script to launch his own label.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Noun
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The German owner of Stoll reported its booth received positive feedback for sport shoe solutions, composite innovations and performance warp knits, with a portfolio showcasing the diverse applications of warp knitting technology in Technical Textiles.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Where dating apps reduce a person to a few photos and a one-line bio, a hobby community shows you how someone actually shows up — whether that’s finishing a 10K, finishing a novel or finishing a knitting project.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Cutting off a guy’s finger and stitching a tiny bomb into someone’s chest is essentially the same as remembering how to put together a gun or outrunning a horde of bad guys.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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The acquisition follows a familiar strategy for Griffin, who has made a habit of buying contiguous properties and stitching them together.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first-term mayor was looking for a way to save Dodd Stadium, which faced a $350,000 debt and needed a more stable tenant willing to help with repairs.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Initial estimates put repair pricetag at about $400,000, leading the Riverwalk Commission and the now-defunct Exchange Club of Naperville to consider alternatives, including converting the fountain into a static art installation or creating a more natural water feature with plantings.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The company says the system would be able to perform hemorrhage control, wound repair, chest decompression, shrapnel extraction, and field suturing, stabilizing the patient until evacuation can be carried out.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The issue was surrounding his leg amputation surgery, a procedure that involves stretching the muscles and suturing them to provide the bone with padding.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Logothetti said confirmation of Gaff’s connection to the case allowed for healing to begin within the family.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Haven is a place of healing, hope, and accountability.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The menu at Eggroll Company puts a creative spin on classic egg rolls with oversized, fried-to-order creations packed with bold fillings.—
Evan Moore
May 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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The filling features a few savory stars — aged Gruyère cheese, Swiss chard, lean Canadian bacon, onion and garlic.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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In some cases, that may involve flexibility around closing timelines, occupancy dates, or smaller logistical considerations that can influence how an offer is perceived in a competitive environment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Borrowers will often be able to float it down before closing and, in the interim, won't need to worry about any other incremental increases.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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These caverns are considered suitable for hydrogen storage because of their tight sealing properties and structural stability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Miami eventually fell to Indiana in the championship game, and Beck threw the game-sealing interception.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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