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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
J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
For example, searches for sewing patterns were up 152 percent year over year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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
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Noun
Barton’s origin story starts in the same age range, but her doorway into fashion opened in a thrift store rather than a sewing classroom.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
For example, searches for sewing patterns were up 152 percent year over year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
That might mean sewing a tear, refinishing a table, or turning an old jar into storage.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Noun
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Here, a fellow’s card tricks turning to flames are as unremarkable as the knitting granny in an adjacent pew.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mentally active sedentary activities included office work, reading a book, sitting in a meeting, knitting, and sewing.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the ensemble as a whole, Jewson said the goal was always for the team dynamic to feel genuinely earned — starting the film fractured and stitching itself together through shared survival.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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This administration is not the first to use AI; federal agencies have been gradually stitching the technology into their work for years, including to translate documents, analyze data and categorize public comments, among other uses.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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That money is thanks to Measure C, a 2020 ballot measure that increased the city’s hotel tax to pay for homelessness programs, street repairs and an expansion of the waterfront convention center.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said the fire caused millions of dollars in damage to the Target location, which remains closed for repairs.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 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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Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The tiny seeds—made of materials like 24-karat gold, plastic, herbs, and more—are placed on specific pressure points on the ear to stimulate healing and balance.—
Patsy Anthony,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Starting from a short end and using parchment to help shape, roll up cake (don’t worry if some filling gets squeezed out on the sides).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some schools in Minnesota have already announced closings or shifts to virtual learning on Thursday as another round of winter weather threatens parts of the state.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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That Final Smile The closing image is everything.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The next stage is the actual innovation that results in adhesive-free sealing.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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