variants
or sewed
as in stitched
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 sewn
The two tiny hatchlings, each weighing only 3 grams, were taken into surgery and received an operation that entailed the vascular tissue being cut and the yolk sacs being sewn closed.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The look is inspired by Mariana Bracetti, who is credited (with some dispute) as having sewn the Grito de Lares flag used that day, and which for 27 years afterwards was considered the first official flag of the archipelago, until it was replaced by the current one in 1895.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
And that ultimately became [producer] Courtney Solomon and I editing the script every day after set, going through shot lists with Renny [Harlin] and being more sewn into the fabric of the story in a producorial way.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
His mother and sisters sewed for the whole family.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The canvas headboard was cut, sewn and assembled by Lillelund with help from Westand Gorman.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2025
The series, Hanks added, will be a valuable counterpoint to the conventional sense of the founding of the nation as being about fireworks on July 4 and a flag sewn by Betsy Ross.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
These layers, sometimes incorporating fibers like Kevlar for strength, are then sewn together to create the complete protective garment, according to experiments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Available in Troutdale Green, a subtle fish design is sewn into the quilt’s pattern on one side; on the other is a light brown and beige plaid pattern that compliments that color pattern and gives the set more of a fall vibe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The look is inspired by Mariana Bracetti, who is credited (with some dispute) as having sewn the Grito de Lares flag used that day, and which for 27 years afterwards was considered the first official flag of the archipelago, until it was replaced by the current one in 1895.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
And that ultimately became [producer] Courtney Solomon and I editing the script every day after set, going through shot lists with Renny [Harlin] and being more sewn into the fabric of the story in a producorial way.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
His mother and sisters sewed for the whole family.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The canvas headboard was cut, sewn and assembled by Lillelund with help from Westand Gorman.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2025
The series, Hanks added, will be a valuable counterpoint to the conventional sense of the founding of the nation as being about fireworks on July 4 and a flag sewn by Betsy Ross.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
These layers, sometimes incorporating fibers like Kevlar for strength, are then sewn together to create the complete protective garment, according to experiments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Available in Troutdale Green, a subtle fish design is sewn into the quilt’s pattern on one side; on the other is a light brown and beige plaid pattern that compliments that color pattern and gives the set more of a fall vibe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewn
stitched
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This delicate stocking reminds us of the ones from our grandparents that were hand stitched with love every year.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The pumpkin stencil design is stitched onto plush, white fabric, creating a festive look that’s easy to add to your existing decor without overwhelming the space.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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