1,400 new words in our dictionary! — Parasocial, glow-up, promposal & more
1,400 new words in our dictionary! — More

stitch 1 of 2

noun

ˈstich How to pronounce stitch (audio)
Definition of stitchnext
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stitch

2 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stitch
Noun
Sewn into every stitch for the last decade, curiosity has remained a driving force behind Kostadinov’s work. — Michael Anthony Hall, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Utilizing micro stitches made of plastic, Stitchy offers a convenient solution for quick fixes without the need for traditional sewing. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
But scholars believe it was stitched on the losing side, in England — likely by seamstress nuns. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 The video stitches a clip of an LG executive explaining the benefits of the company’s ACR system. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitch
  1. ache
  2. suture
  3. pain
  4. sew
  5. pang
  6. repair
  7. tingle
  8. sting
Noun
  • Beyond common cold symptoms like a cough, sore throat and runny nose, people sick with COVID-19 often have body aches, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, headache, fatigue, fever and loss of taste and/or smell.
    — Ann Sheehan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, Rojas and others will still be playing through aches and pains by the time October rolls around.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of ache
Verb
  • The first surgeries—suturing vaginal lacerations post-delivery—were reported in 1050 AD.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The nerves can be sutured back together to minimize pain, Bank said, but most breast surgeons haven’t been trained to do this.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of suture
Noun
  • Still, Joe feels responsible and apologizes to Michelle, who, despite probably being in horrific pain, is a very good sport about the whole thing.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Because of the pain from tooth damage, the may have upped their betel nut consumption, ultimately worsening the addiction.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pain
Verb
  • Additionally, Lycra® VintageFX fiber supports more durable denim and reduces the chance of seam slippage, in which stress causes fabrics to gap where they are sewn together.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There’s Kui Lei-making, where visitors hear the history of the lei while learning to sew one; traditional bamboo stamp printing; or coconut frond weaving, which Native Hawaiians have practiced for millennia.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sew
Noun
  • Agarwal is, like a lot of teenagers, feeling the pangs of a life less traveled, IRL.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Statements by government lawyers that contradict the official White House line are not merely the results of pangs of conscience.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of pang
Verb
  • Israel bars entry of almost all construction materials, making even repairs difficult.
    — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Bell had surgery to repair two ligaments, but his goal of becoming a first-round pick in the upcoming draft became unrealistic.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of repair
Noun
  • There have been quite a few Lost-like moments throughout the run of Silo, but none have had exactly the same Lost-y tingle as our first peek inside Silo 1 in the season-three finale.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
Definition of tingle
Noun
  • Eliot was the English Tolstoy, with a vicious sting in her tail.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The bill turned out to be part of an elaborate FBI sting that resulted in 14 legislators, lobbyists and others being sent to prison.
    — Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sting

Browse Nearby Words

stir (up)
stitch
stitched
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitch. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of tactile

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
image of the words cracker fly and sale arranged in a triangle with the word fire in the middle
Triple Play Quiz Find the word that pairs with each of the three g...
See All