stitching 1 of 2

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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stitching

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noun

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Noun
  • Library guests can schedule to be trained on the various tools and equipment in the lab, then schedule a time to work on their own projects utilizing 3-D printers, laser cutters, sewing and embroidery machines and much more.
    Daniel Berra, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Her mother’s parents, the Pattis (her first name is her mother’s maiden name), were immigrant bootleggers; their sewing room had removable floorboards to hide whiskey.
    Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • With capabilities including in-house knitting, research and development, dyeing, printing and finishing, the Long Beach mill will provide synthetic fabrics for Hansae’s activewear, intimates and swimwear manufacturing in the Western Hemisphere.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
  • Instead, he’s wasted no time in moving on with knitting influencer Wendy (Emily Ratajkowski) — exactly the kind of beautiful, artistically fulfilled other woman to play on Jessica’s deepest insecurities.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Kaiser reported temporarily moving some sterilization operations to San Diego Medical Center in Kearny Mesa while repairs were underway.
    Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
  • While Owens Corning can sell products for new construction, the rising age of homes creates even more demand for Owens Corning’s remodel and repair products, such as roofing, insulation, and doors.
    David Trainer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • The mozzarella in the filling mixture sort of serves as a binder or glue; without it, the cream cheese filling would be all oozy and might squish out of the chicken.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
  • The chief dentist leads and manages dental care services for patients, including exams, cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and other treatments based on patient needs.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.
    Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
  • In his closing arguments, the assistant district attorney suggested that Salley was the lone shooter.
    John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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