as in knitting
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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
Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Electives like sewing and home economics haven’t been eliminated entirely from school curriculum, but many students graduate without knowing simple sewing skills.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Germany was giving a tour, two student employees were sewing patches onto their staff T-shirts, and Koblegarde was checking over inventory in the kitchen aisle.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Attached was a capsule containing small gifts—tobacco, sugar, tea, and sewing supplies—and a message of friendship which a schoolteacher in Nome had translated into Russian.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Electives like sewing and home economics haven’t been eliminated entirely from school curriculum, but many students graduate without knowing simple sewing skills.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
The procedure, also known as tooth-in-eye or osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis, involves removing a patient’s tooth, sewing a piece of it into the cheek and placing the structure into their eye.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Germany was giving a tour, two student employees were sewing patches onto their staff T-shirts, and Koblegarde was checking over inventory in the kitchen aisle.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Noun
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Now, red yarn is sold out in knitting shops across Minneapolis, Neary said.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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Circular knitting specialist Bugis’ CEO Bruno Nahan, who is also president of the French Federation of Knitwear, Lingerie and Swimwear, bought out historic luxury fabric mills Guigou and Sfate & Combier via his BNG Investissements vehicle last year, and was showcasing their expertise.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 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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Together, these neurons act like tiny pins on a mental map, marking meaningful locations and stitching them into an internal representation of space.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After a year of repairs, Burger King moved back in, only to move out for good in 2002.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Republicans point to state and local reporting showing thousands of residents were still waiting for home repairs or rebuilding to begin years after Matthew and Florence.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 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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Maybe you’re feeling burnt out and need a serious reset with the help of some ancient healing traditions (acupuncture) and of-the-moment biohacks (infrared therapy).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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The healing process has been slow.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For something even more filling, ossobuco is also a very popular dish in Northern Italy that can be made into small bites for an après-ski party.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Strips of lemon and orange zest perfume batters and fillings with their invigorating essential oils.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anatomy of a Merger — Jim Freund A clear, deal-lawyer’s view of how acquisitions unfold, from negotiation through closing and early integration.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to the Olympic ticket price list, the most expensive seats are for the closing ceremony in the Verona Arena, which are priced at €2,900 (about $3,500).—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Air sealing costs about $500 but will save you about that amount in a year, Willman said.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Miami quarterback was minutes removed from throwing the game-sealing interception that ended UM’s chances of pulling off a comeback to win their sixth national title.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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