as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
had to drop out of the race when the stitch in his side became too painful
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as in to suture
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches
the doctor stitched the wound so adroitly that the scar was barely visible after the stitches were removed
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Recent Examples of stitch
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The boot features a BEN sole and a black-on-black welt stitch, with an AirWait heel loop completing the look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Designs are unique, handles are stitched cleanly, hardware is discreet and everything is proudly made in the Philippines.
—Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The full extent of the injury wasn’t known until Berube took off his hat to reveal a horrific-looking abrasion on the top of his head that required a dozen stitches.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The boot features a BEN sole and a black-on-black welt stitch, with an AirWait heel loop completing the look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The more subdued whip stitch pillow cover features graphic contrast stitching for some minimalist detail that’s not too in-your-face.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Designs are unique, handles are stitched cleanly, hardware is discreet and everything is proudly made in the Philippines.
—Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitch
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There’s ample gore and jumpy moments, but the true scariness here is of the forlorn kind; leads Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen play the mounting nightmare with ache and desperation, elevating the emotional tenor of a dolefully eerie movie.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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But Swims buckled into the ballad, standing tall and belting through the song’s inherent ache.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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The future will not suture, power will not close this wound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Dec. 2025
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The executive order cited a 2023 FDA review that found scientific support for the use of medical marijuana to treat pain, anorexia and nausea/vomiting.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This is the latest step forward for Jackson’s Shoe Gummi business, which began as an answer to the pain people experience while wearing high heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Many tasks are still completed by hand, from sewing the dashboard leather to bolting in suspension components, but automated electric transports are used to deliver parts and move vehicles between workstations.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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Simply remove them with a seam ripper and sew them in their new home.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
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The point was to project his own power and, perhaps, to inspire in his listeners a pang of jealousy at his great big chest of war toys.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Packing your own treats not only saves money between meals, but also keeps mood-tanking hunger pangs at bay.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Workers also will repair the USS Kansas City, one of the 16 high-speed littoral combat ships that are homeported in San Diego.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The couple began repairing and renovating the house after Irene, but before that work was done, Superstorm Sandy struck the next year, destroying brand new windows and other furnishings inside.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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This overnight treatment has ceramides to support your lips’ natural moisture barrier and a subtle peppermint flavor for a fresh tingle.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Classically a martini-like mix of gin, vodka and dry vermouth, Hawks pumps up the botanical notes in the gin by infusing it with toasted fennel and olive oil, imparting a subtle sweetness and a gentle tingle that lingers on the back palate.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Nov. 2025
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With Flagg, the Mavericks are positioned to stay relevant for years, helping ease the sting left by the departure of the former face of the franchise.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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But the sting of this loss was written all over Rasmus Dahlin’s face after the game.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitch. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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