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Definition of sewingnext
as in knitting

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verb

present participle of sew
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
Noun
This custom eatery features a DIY awning (don’t worry, there’s no sewing required) and plenty of space for treats, toys, and accessories. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 Gracie’s mother had sewing experience from making her children’s Halloween costumes, but couture construction was new territory. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
Zoe De La Paz began sewing costumes as a hobby in high school. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 July 2026 Many continued sewing their own dresses, but incrementally made items that were more colorful or elaborate, or had different silhouettes. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
  1. knitting
  2. stitching
  3. repair
  4. suturing
  5. healing
  6. filling
  7. closing
  8. sealing
Noun
  • The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The German textile-machinery company plans to debut the machine during ITMA Asia 2026 as part of a broader slate of new warp-knitting, warp-preparation and technical-textile equipment.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of knitting
Verb
  • In the eighteen-eighties, a group of thirty-five Victorian women spent more than a year stitching a replica.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of stitching
Noun
  • Nick Bosa, who’s coming back from his third ACL repair, missed most of training camp while 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams will start the season on PUP.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • However, Marks does offer GHK-Cu both as a serum and cream and occasionally as an injection, usually mixed with other peptides aimed at tissue repair and inflammation.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of suturing
Noun
  • Such stories, along with the incredible resilience of populations harmed by colonialism, need to be told and understood to promote justice and healing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Two Sonoma County survivors of human trafficking are empowering other women on their own paths to healing.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of healing
Noun
  • Start with this quilt set that’s lightweight but comfy for fall, then snag these ever-popular bed pillows with plush filling that shoppers compare to fluffy clouds.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Sour Cream Cranberry Muffins Brown sugar, pecans and pumpkin pie spice create both a filling and topping for these muffins.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of filling
Noun
  • Young actor Jung is also terrific, as a boy who perhaps understands more than his parents give him credit for, something hinted at in a closing reveal.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The sound of the transfer window closing always brings a certain relief.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of closing
Noun
  • Doctors insert a thin, flexible catheter into a blood vessel and steer it up to the heart using real-time imaging guidance to place a sealing device.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Different marbles vary in hardness, and regular cleaning, polishing, and sealing may be necessary—but some wear is inevitable.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sealing

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