as in knitting
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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
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The magnetic holder conveniently keeps pins organized and easily accessible during sewing projects, while the pin cushion adds a touch of charm.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 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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Noun
One day a week was devoted to knitting and sewing items such as socks, sweaters, afghans and quilts, with another day reserved for making surgical dressings for casualty stations, according to the report.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The magnetic holder conveniently keeps pins organized and easily accessible during sewing projects, while the pin cushion adds a touch of charm.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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By focusing on one specific activity rather than general leisure, the study revealed how knitting promotes mindfulness, sparks creativity and even encourages social connection — whether through community groups or online forums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Johanne starts having dark thoughts of other students joining Johanna in a knitting circle to which she’s not invited.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Information about potholes can be used to dispatch repair crews while salt trucks can be sent out to deal with icy roads.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Parts of Jackson’s garages are shut down here and there for repairs, leaving fewer parking spaces available for patients, visitors and workers.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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Their fluffy down alternative microfiber filling is designed to support side, stomach, and back sleepers.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The filling is a hypoallergenic down alternative for those who love the softness of natural feathers without the fuss.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
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As part of the debt restructuring, MSG Networks will make a $65 million payment at closing of the load, while its parent company, Sphere Entertainment, will pay $15 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell will preside over the closing and sealing of the coffin in his role of camerlengo, or interim Vatican administrator.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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