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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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
This year’s graduating class turned out designs produced without the typical pattern-cutting and sewing techniques.
—Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
The visit concluded with Catherine sewing a back pocket onto a pair of the brand’s men’s Hack jeans as a gift for the Prince of Wales.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Once officially aboard, Baryshnikov threw herself into prep, taking sewing classes in Los Angeles’ Garment District and helping Popov get the film in motion.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
This year’s graduating class turned out designs produced without the typical pattern-cutting and sewing techniques.
—Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Once the hair colors were correct, a team of braiders got to work crafting each piece and sewing it to the gown.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
The visit concluded with Catherine sewing a back pocket onto a pair of the brand’s men’s Hack jeans as a gift for the Prince of Wales.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Noun
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Sewing, knitting, woodworking, needlework, and heritage techniques are being redefined as modern life skills, the report found.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Surat, a major polyester hub, generates roughly 762 metric tons of textile waste per day—about 90 percent of which is polyester—while Ludhiana’s knitting and garment sector produces clip waste that’s largely sent to recycling facilities in Panipat and parts of Uttar Pradesh.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The innocent taste test went largely unnoticed for weeks until creators began stitching their reactions and flooding social feeds with a storm of memes and satirical posts.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Decades before ‘quiet luxury’ was a TikTok buzzword, Givenchy was stitching simplistic stunners for Hepburn, chief among them being that famous not-too-little black dress.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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If an unexpected cost appears, slow down to compare options, then choose the path that keeps quality high and avoids future repairs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Just before my visit, a motor on one of the farm’s grain bins needed repairs.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 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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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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Hydrating and antioxidant-packed baobab oil is incorporated into most treatments delivered by therapist Nungo Ravele, who has more than a decade of experience in healing modalities including sports massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Venus conjoins boundary-setting Saturn in your 12th House of Solitude, so quiet time supports healing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Next, a rich, frosting-style filling makes up the middle layer.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team became the spectacle of Havana, with Maduro’s Gran Stadium filling with the sound of pounding drums and a conga line snaking through the crowd, as baseball felt more like a festival than a game.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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There’s water everywhere, approach angles that punish the wrong side of the fairway, and a closing stretch with a long history of turning good rounds into cautionary tales.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In Monday’s closing arguments, Ye’s attorney, Andrew Cherlaskey, refuted reportage that his client had fallen asleep during his testimony.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jamal Murray had 28 points and two game-sealing free throws for Denver (39-24).—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With cleaning, simple repairs, thoughtful sealing, and a few charming touches, your driveway can feel new again and become a highlight of your home.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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