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
K. Mauser, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025
Any of these budget-friendly options could be upcycled and repurposed for sewing projects.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2009, Petersen started sewing baby shoes for her newborn.
—Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Babylon Vault Company organized a tote bag sewing event leading up to October's Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall's visit to New Windsor.
—K. Mauser, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025
Any of these budget-friendly options could be upcycled and repurposed for sewing projects.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Noun
Peaky itself follows the crime family into the 1920s, getting its series’ title from the gang’s modus operandi of sewing razor blades into its caps.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2009, Petersen started sewing baby shoes for her newborn.
—Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Noun
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In the eight books below, casual pursuits such as knitting, gardening, and drawing, undertaken with varying levels of skill and success, become life-affirming practices.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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McGrath adds that a recent application lasted five days flawlessly, with minor chipping only appearing on days six and seven, likely due to hardcore knitting sessions.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The nearly nine-acre site, featuring boating launches and repair services, has been operating in Fox Lake since 1959.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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One Piece is installed on a bamboo pole under the national flag at a motorcycle repair shop in Indramayu, West Java province, on Aug. 9, 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The egg filling is enhanced with Gruyère cheese and a touch of Dijon mustard, topped off with fresh asparagus.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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The lineup also includes a specialty Sorting Hat doughnut, filled with a colorful filling to represent each of the houses, Krispy Kreme said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The closing of Sun Fresh follows The Merc Co+op at 501 Minnesota Ave.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Those moves come after the Nasdaq Composite ended last week at fresh closing highs, and the S&P 500 closed on the threshold of another milestone.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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