as in pains
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 sutures
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 stitches
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The stitches essentially served to make the crotch area of the suits larger, smoother and more aerodynamic, allowing the jumpers to fly farther than the competition.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The man was left with half of his surfboard but was able to take himself to an area hospital to receive stitches, the outlet added.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Ross, a 10-year law enforcement veteran with ICE, was seriously injured in June in a separate incident in the Minneapolis area when he was dragged by a car during an attempted arrest, requiring 33 stitches and hospital care, court records show.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
At the hospital, Warner said, the victim received multiple stitches to his upper leg, but was expected to live.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
What that headline leaves out is the fact that very ICE officer nearly had his life ended, dragged by a car, six months ago, 33 stitches in his leg.
—NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Ross suffered gashes on his right arm and left hand that required dozens of stitches.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Ross suffered a cut to his right arm that required 20 stitches, as well as a cut to his left hand that required 13 stitches, according to the affidavit, which includes photos of Ross’s bloody limbs.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
In Katong, Bebe Seet stitches one-millimeter glass beads onto slippers in a shophouse studio.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025
The system then stitches these submaps together into one coherent 3D model, allowing a robot to move quickly while maintaining spatial accuracy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Many problems, including excessive vomiting or dehydration, asthma or pneumonia, or the need for stitches or a minor fracture, can be handled at an urgent care.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The stitches essentially served to make the crotch area of the suits larger, smoother and more aerodynamic, allowing the jumpers to fly farther than the competition.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The man was left with half of his surfboard but was able to take himself to an area hospital to receive stitches, the outlet added.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Ross, a 10-year law enforcement veteran with ICE, was seriously injured in June in a separate incident in the Minneapolis area when he was dragged by a car during an attempted arrest, requiring 33 stitches and hospital care, court records show.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
At the hospital, Warner said, the victim received multiple stitches to his upper leg, but was expected to live.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
What that headline leaves out is the fact that very ICE officer nearly had his life ended, dragged by a car, six months ago, 33 stitches in his leg.
—NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Ross suffered gashes on his right arm and left hand that required dozens of stitches.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Ross suffered a cut to his right arm that required 20 stitches, as well as a cut to his left hand that required 13 stitches, according to the affidavit, which includes photos of Ross’s bloody limbs.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Pragmatic, unflappable, and just a few ticks toward the warmer side of cynicism, her work is what stitches the show together.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
In Katong, Bebe Seet stitches one-millimeter glass beads onto slippers in a shophouse studio.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025
The system then stitches these submaps together into one coherent 3D model, allowing a robot to move quickly while maintaining spatial accuracy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitches
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In fact, Williams took great pains to establish that his primary objective is building the Terps (7-7, 0-3 Big Ten), not tearing down a 21-year-old prospect, the Bears or the sport’s governing body.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2026
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Those in their fifties and beyond require the same amount of sleep as younger adults—and may actually benefit from sleeping more to offset nightly wake-ups from aches and pains, medication side effects, or dealing with the need to urinate more frequently in the middle of the night.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
1 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea, and in severe cases, the infection can spread beyond the gut.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Other symptoms can include headache, loss of balance, muscle stiffness, muscle aches and seizures.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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The ToolBank will also offer a free tool lending program that provides, stores, and repairs tools and equipment for local organizations and workers.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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Researchers suggested that future studies should include people who actually experience tingles to better understand how ASMR might help with mental health and relaxation.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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And dehydration—which tends to shoot up during the winter thanks in part to the drier air—can also spur hunger pangs and cravings if your body misinterprets the signals.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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The moment is fleeting, though, interrupted by the sharp pangs of rapidly escalating synthesizers that create a sudden sense of claustrophobic exhilaration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bee stings are common in summer, but knowing proper first aid can help reduce pain, swelling, and the risk of further irritation.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Dec. 2025
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As much as that stings for Chiefs fans, the more pressing concern was Mahomes’ health.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Stitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitches. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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