as in sewing
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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
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
This partnership leverages Joule to unify outdated data streams, allowing AI agents to automate the transition from campaign planning to activation without the need for manual tool stitching.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
And the leather theme continues on the dash and doors with red stitching and other highlights.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The key here is to go for something a little more special than a basic solid-color swimsuit; look for such details as contrast stitching, metal hardware, or statement-making shapes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026
Made from 100% cotton, the fabric feels breathable and comfortable for year-round use, and stitching ensures the fill stays evenly distributed for all-night warmth.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
In the video, a much-younger Lleyton could be seen cooking in the kitchen, wearing a pink apron that had her name printed in white stitching.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As a crochet designer with nearly a decade of stitching experience, seeing the fiber art make its runway return warms my yarn-loving heart in a way only wool can (IYKYK).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
This administration is not the first to use AI; federal agencies have been gradually stitching the technology into their work for years, including to translate documents, analyze data and categorize public comments, among other uses.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The innocent taste test went largely unnoticed for weeks until creators began stitching their reactions and flooding social feeds with a storm of memes and satirical posts.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Decades before ‘quiet luxury’ was a TikTok buzzword, Givenchy was stitching simplistic stunners for Hepburn, chief among them being that famous not-too-little black dress.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
And Helen helps by stitching a new square on the family quilt and passing it on to Jenny, which is very nice and symbolic.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Generic Large Nylon Tote Bag The first bag on this list is nearly indistinguishable from the iconic Le Pliage, from the gold hardware, to the canvas fabric, down to the contrast stitching on the handles.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Together, these neurons act like tiny pins on a mental map, marking meaningful locations and stitching them into an internal representation of space.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The more subdued whip stitch pillow cover features graphic contrast stitching for some minimalist detail that’s not too in-your-face.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
Nowadays, the brand sells boots in all manner of heights, stitching, and leathers, from ostrich and crocodile to Pirarucu fish.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
This partnership leverages Joule to unify outdated data streams, allowing AI agents to automate the transition from campaign planning to activation without the need for manual tool stitching.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
And the leather theme continues on the dash and doors with red stitching and other highlights.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The key here is to go for something a little more special than a basic solid-color swimsuit; look for such details as contrast stitching, metal hardware, or statement-making shapes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026
Made from 100% cotton, the fabric feels breathable and comfortable for year-round use, and stitching ensures the fill stays evenly distributed for all-night warmth.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
In the video, a much-younger Lleyton could be seen cooking in the kitchen, wearing a pink apron that had her name printed in white stitching.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As a crochet designer with nearly a decade of stitching experience, seeing the fiber art make its runway return warms my yarn-loving heart in a way only wool can (IYKYK).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
For the ensemble as a whole, Jewson said the goal was always for the team dynamic to feel genuinely earned — starting the film fractured and stitching itself together through shared survival.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
This administration is not the first to use AI; federal agencies have been gradually stitching the technology into their work for years, including to translate documents, analyze data and categorize public comments, among other uses.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The innocent taste test went largely unnoticed for weeks until creators began stitching their reactions and flooding social feeds with a storm of memes and satirical posts.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Decades before ‘quiet luxury’ was a TikTok buzzword, Givenchy was stitching simplistic stunners for Hepburn, chief among them being that famous not-too-little black dress.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
And Helen helps by stitching a new square on the family quilt and passing it on to Jenny, which is very nice and symbolic.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Generic Large Nylon Tote Bag The first bag on this list is nearly indistinguishable from the iconic Le Pliage, from the gold hardware, to the canvas fabric, down to the contrast stitching on the handles.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Together, these neurons act like tiny pins on a mental map, marking meaningful locations and stitching them into an internal representation of space.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The more subdued whip stitch pillow cover features graphic contrast stitching for some minimalist detail that’s not too in-your-face.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
Noun
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Her grandmother worked in a sewing factory.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nordstrom, North America’s largest employer of tailors and alteration specialists, teamed up with New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology to launch a nine-week program in advanced sewing and alteration techniques.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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From the tangle in your computer cord to the mess your cat made of your knitting basket, knots are everywhere in daily life.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Singer also pointed to the grounding power of hands-on activity — gardening, baking, knitting or simply taking a mindful walk.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Crews are repairing and repaving 19th Avenue as part of a project stretching from Golden Gate Park to San Francisco State University.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The more people start repairing or modifying products themselves, the higher that risk becomes.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both will offer community booths, family-friendly programming and cultural activities, along with restrooms, free water refilling stations, basic bike repair and first aid, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The buildings, visibly crumbling in the salty environment of San Francisco Bay, needed major repairs.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shortly after, Anunoby rose to his feet, re-entered the game, and finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds, 18 points coming after Clarkson’s healing.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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And who knew the NBA would stretch out this first-round series long enough to give Doncic and Reaves more healing time?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The second is the storage vessel, which holds the molten lead and maintains its chemical conditioning during the initial filling process or when the facility is undergoing maintenance.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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There, a couple dozen workers and volunteers worked all day filling, sewing, and shipping 1,000 sandbags an hour.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If that timeline holds, closing arguments would take place on May 5, and a sentencing verdict could come that same day.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Most occur as the closing credits roll, whether pretending to be viciously mauled by a bear or, even more unnervingly, clearly superimposing his face onto the body of a performing cellist.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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