as in suturing
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 stitching
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Plus, its thread-free design prevents claws from getting hooked in the stitching.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Inside the vehicle, the two-row, five-seat cabin has been decked out with Mopar Connection seat inserts and contrast stitching.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Made with a silky-soft, stretchy material, this tee is designed with understated blanket stitching along the shoulders, adding an elevated touch to the classic style.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The outer is covered in on-trend dark brown faux suede accented with a seam of faux leather stitching for a modern look.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Shoppers should look for items that are lined and make note of the quality of the stitching, said Julian Carter, a menswear content creator.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This lookalike style has similar detailing along the waistline, plus seam stitching on the relaxed legs.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Valentino by Mario Valentino shoes range from practical sneakers and moccasins to refined pumps and boots featuring visible stitching.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
To ensure the patches stay secure after multiple wears, use fabric with a self-adhesive back, and stick the patches onto the shirt before stitching around the perimeter.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
The mother-daughter design duo transforms heirloom memory into timeless dress, stitching the intimacy of home into the language of fashion.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The main issue was stitching all those smaller spaces into one cohesive whole.
—Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
The idea of stitching multiple hotel resort pools together into a music festival, that's so uniquely Palm Springs, the city that has more pools per capita than any city in the world.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The bottoms also have flat rivets at the back and watch pocket, single needle stitching construction, back darter risers, and three-point belt loops for a sleek look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Plus, its thread-free design prevents claws from getting hooked in the stitching.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Inside the vehicle, the two-row, five-seat cabin has been decked out with Mopar Connection seat inserts and contrast stitching.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Made with a silky-soft, stretchy material, this tee is designed with understated blanket stitching along the shoulders, adding an elevated touch to the classic style.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The outer is covered in on-trend dark brown faux suede accented with a seam of faux leather stitching for a modern look.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Shoppers should look for items that are lined and make note of the quality of the stitching, said Julian Carter, a menswear content creator.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This lookalike style has similar detailing along the waistline, plus seam stitching on the relaxed legs.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Valentino by Mario Valentino shoes range from practical sneakers and moccasins to refined pumps and boots featuring visible stitching.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
By stitching these images into data, Richardson is tracking how climate change is rewriting the seasonal calendar.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
To ensure the patches stay secure after multiple wears, use fabric with a self-adhesive back, and stick the patches onto the shirt before stitching around the perimeter.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
The mother-daughter design duo transforms heirloom memory into timeless dress, stitching the intimacy of home into the language of fashion.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The main issue was stitching all those smaller spaces into one cohesive whole.
—Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
The idea of stitching multiple hotel resort pools together into a music festival, that's so uniquely Palm Springs, the city that has more pools per capita than any city in the world.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
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From waitressing tables to giving sewing lessons, planning parties, working as a personal chef, and even distributing cigars at a strip club, James tried it all before scoring her breakout role as Ava Coleman.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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From sewing to cooking, more and more people are rediscovering the joy of having a hobby, especially those that don't involve watching a screen.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That includes repairing the lines or even shutting down sections of gas pipelines and switching homes to electric appliances and heaters.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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The series chronicled Sparks, Kiley, Hoskins, and Stuart repairing and souping up pickup trucks.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In her TikTok video, Campbell threw in a crossword book, camera, watercolor set, paper planner, and knitting supplies.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ninja Warrior joins Banijay Entertainment’s third-party portfolio heading to Cannes, which includes culinary format Atypical Critics from Pixcom International, featuring autistic food critics, and competitive knitting series The Game of Wool from Hello Halo.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In previous Fortune coverage of inflation’s long tail, consumers’ coping tactics have included trading down brands, shrinking baskets, delaying car repairs, and leaning on credit cards.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cleaning the exterior of your house keeps it in good repair by removing algae, mold, moss, and mildew, all of which can damage siding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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This thrilling story is a testament to resilience, empowerment, and the human spirit’s capacity for healing and forgiveness.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But that filling also could be eggs, bacon and cheese.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Oct. 2025
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For filling, in a small bowl stir together brown sugar and cinnamon.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the closing credits rolled, Finola Dwyer (Brooklyn, An Education), who happened to be seated next to me, looked over, but neither of us could speak.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The closing angle of Raw saw Vision members Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turn on Rollins after the main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The process—sealing electrodes, stacking them, wiring, and closing the pack—can be integrated into an assembly line from a single machine.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Allar was 14-for-25 for 137 yards and threw the game-sealing interception in the second overtime.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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