as in knitting
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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
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
And conveniently, the legs from an old pair of jeans are the perfect size for easily crafting a dog toy with basic sewing skills.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
Teaira Walker discovered her love for fashion as a child, designing and sewing her own clothes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Those close to the royal say Kate wanted to highlight how sewing and quilting bring people together.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
And conveniently, the legs from an old pair of jeans are the perfect size for easily crafting a dog toy with basic sewing skills.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Many tasks are still completed by hand, from sewing the dashboard leather to bolting in suspension components, but automated electric transports are used to deliver parts and move vehicles between workstations.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
Teaira Walker discovered her love for fashion as a child, designing and sewing her own clothes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
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British Olympic diver Tom Daley went viral at the Tokyo 2021 games for knitting in the stands during an event.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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The trend also corresponds to the cool-ification of knitting among younger generations.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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And Helen helps by stitching a new square on the family quilt and passing it on to Jenny, which is very nice and symbolic.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Generic Large Nylon Tote Bag The first bag on this list is nearly indistinguishable from the iconic Le Pliage, from the gold hardware, to the canvas fabric, down to the contrast stitching on the handles.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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Two other military bases have also undergone extensive repairs.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But aerial images of the wreckage and the clean-up efforts taking place downstream at Englebright Dam suggest repairs could take years.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Treatment typically starts with clipping the fur around the injury, cleaning the area and, if needed, suturing the skin.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nearly three months after a deadly mass shooting shook the city of Stockton, killing four people and injuring 13 others, the community is continuing its path toward healing.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Joy warms as passionate Mars moves through it, sextiling tender Chiron in your 7th House of Alliances and encouraging playful healing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Customers can pick three tacos with chicken, beef, seafood or veggie fillings; an appetizer of chips and dip, chicharrones or corn with bone marrow butter; and for dessert, tres leches cake or churros with chocolate sauce.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The city said some of the causes for high bills are things like a running toilet , leaking faucets, Refrigerator/ice-maker line leak, washing machine hose leaks , irrigation leaks , pool filling, and pressure washing.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The closing of the MRGO and the drop in salinity levels changed all that.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the biggest worldwide deal to emerge from this year’s European Film Market so far, Sony Pictures is on the verge of closing rights to hot genre package Skeletons, starring Oscar winner and Captain Marvel star Brie Larson.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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It’s often used (both as a whole-head overnight treatment and a post-styling sealing technique) to seal in hydration and tamp down frizz.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2026
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Christian Gonzalez, who had the game-sealing interception for the Patriots in the AFC Championship game, will be arguably the top cornerback on the field Sunday.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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