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
Noun
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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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Beyond simply offering a competent and reliable service, however, Lazarus knew that the repair process needed to be streamlined with a client-centric approach from start to finish.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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Last month, a sinkhole opened up on a major road in York, England, prompting emergency repairs.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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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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Following presentations from prosecutors and Combs' attorneys, which wrapped June 24, the trial will now enter closing arguments before the jury is sent into deliberations.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Slavik’s closing arguments are expected to last the entirety of Thursday, with the defense prepared to give their side on Friday before the jury begins deliberations on Monday.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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