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
Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
As a sign of the consumer demand for such high-level sewing for intricate wedding gowns in China, there are now seven stores versus four, according to Wang.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 June 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
Shipping was messed up, factories closed, textiles and notions (all the fixtures and various sewing accouterments) became incredibly difficult to source.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
As a sign of the consumer demand for such high-level sewing for intricate wedding gowns in China, there are now seven stores versus four, according to Wang.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 June 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
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Crafting: Explore knitting, woodworking, jewelry making or home décor projects that produce tangible, valuable results.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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As of May 31, the destination for all things fabrics, sewing, and knitting ceased to exist for in-person shopping—that is, until now.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Kaiser reported temporarily moving some sterilization operations to San Diego Medical Center in Kearny Mesa while repairs were underway.—
Paul Sisson,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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While Owens Corning can sell products for new construction, the rising age of homes creates even more demand for Owens Corning’s remodel and repair products, such as roofing, insulation, and doors.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Its team of 26 volunteer dentists and four dental hygienists perform a range of services for clients, from basic cleanings and fillings to extractions and dentures.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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David carried out mass cremations, removed corpses’ gold jewelry and dental fillings and illegally harvested corpses’ organs for sale, prosecutors charged.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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The storm delivered around two months' worth of rain to Chapel Hill, Durham, and the surrounding area, closing roads, stranding residents and causing wide flooding.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Andy Nguyen’s Vegetarian permanently closed With the opening of Village of Om comes the closing of Andy Nguyen’s Vegetarian.—
Irene Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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