STITCHING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

stitching 1 of 2

noun

as in sewing

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verb

present participle of stitch

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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unsewing

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Recent Examples of stitching

Noun

According to the brand, it’s designed to last for years, thanks to its durable stitching and tight seams. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Better fabric and stitching survive more wears, spreading the price over years. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 Visually, Jaron’s clean lines and subtle stitching give it a timeless look that is anything but fussy. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 For that reason, although inspecting the stitching is key, that alone won't determine whether a quilt is old or valuable. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 The massive red and white stripes that complete this enormous material mystery are machine sewn; some rows double stitched, others with a single line of stitching. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 The Avenger Automatic 42 pairs a blue dial with a stainless-steel case and a blue calfskin leather strap accented with red stitching. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 For easy cleaning and long-lasting durability, the coverlet is machine washable and crafted to resist pilling and shrinking thanks to a unique ultrasonic pressing process and tight stitching. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 Although made for a range of sports instead of boating, the Champion launched as Keds’ first shoe in 1916, and the layman would have a hard time telling it apart from the Authentic with nearly identical stitching forming its upper. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Verb

But the user is still left stitching the pieces together. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The injuries required the man to get stitching for his nose, according to police. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The agentic era will not be won by stitching another agent onto every existing tool. — Shailesh Manjrekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 But more than just making pretty designs, the threads in her needle were stitching a connection to her heritage. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 The latter half of the season started stitching some of these subplots together, at least in a literal sense. — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 June 2026 And then digitally stitching them together. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026 Inside, they’re lined with a chunky terry fabric, and tan rubber outsoles are paired with white suede stitching around the laces for extra durability with a contrastinged color scheme (though more color options are available). — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 In those days, the modern practice of stitching the details of each game onto the front of players’ shirts wasn’t common for non-tournament fixtures, so there’s no definitive, obvious proof on the kit itself. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching

Noun

Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026
As screens are becoming more prominent parts of our everyday lives, people are returning to hands-on hobbies like baking, sewing, and crocheting, not just for the finished product, but for the process of making things itself.

— Aliyah Rodriguez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Definition of sewing

Verb

The company says the system would be able to perform hemorrhage control, wound repair, chest decompression, shrapnel extraction, and field suturing, stabilizing the patient until evacuation can be carried out.

— Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The issue was surrounding his leg amputation surgery, a procedure that involves stretching the muscles and suturing them to provide the bone with padding.

— Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of suturing

Noun

The lower levels, meanwhile, hold a movie theater displaying a wall dedicated to Heigl’s knitting hobby, plus a spa wing with a sauna and a multihead steam shower finished in honeycomb onyx.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Whether the goal is a romantic match, a new friend group or, as Yim discovered, an unexpected knitting group, the format is built for whatever kind of in-person connection shows up.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of knitting

Verb

Ricardo Lopez, principal at RJ Heisenbottle Architects, said restoring the stadium will involve carefully repairing the original structure rather than replacing it.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of repairing

Noun

Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
What began as an effort to save money has instead resulted in state investigations, court action, code violations and years of additional repairs.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Definition of repair

Noun

There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Chronic bodily states of indigestion, itchy skin, flatulence and slow-healing wounds were common and accommodated.

— Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of healing

Noun

In a note on Tuesday, analysts reaffirmed their year-end price target of 7,100 for the broad market index, representing a 5% drop from the week’s closing level.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
With the peloton boasting fresh legs, expect major fireworks in the closing kilometres.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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