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
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Their sleek, minimalist design is easy to style with a range of spring looks, while the color accent and the unique stitching on the laces add fun details.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
This elevated sweatshirt is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of even the busiest travel days, thanks to its sturdy stitching and premium fleece lining.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 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
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The acquisition follows a familiar strategy for Griffin, who has made a habit of buying contiguous properties and stitching them together.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Orange is the sole accent color and it’s used liberally, appearing on the branding, outsole and contrast stitching.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Their sleek, minimalist design is easy to style with a range of spring looks, while the color accent and the unique stitching on the laces add fun details.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
This elevated sweatshirt is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of even the busiest travel days, thanks to its sturdy stitching and premium fleece lining.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 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
Verb
Cutting off a guy’s finger and stitching a tiny bomb into someone’s chest is essentially the same as remembering how to put together a gun or outrunning a horde of bad guys.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The acquisition follows a familiar strategy for Griffin, who has made a habit of buying contiguous properties and stitching them together.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
Noun
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AGVs now operate between the warehouse and cutting area, and another fleet manages transport between sewing workshop and the washing laundry.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Practical Treasures That sewing kit sitting on the closet shelf might have your dream find in it.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 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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The German owner of Stoll reported its booth received positive feedback for sport shoe solutions, composite innovations and performance warp knits, with a portfolio showcasing the diverse applications of warp knitting technology in Technical Textiles.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Where dating apps reduce a person to a few photos and a one-line bio, a hobby community shows you how someone actually shows up — whether that’s finishing a 10K, finishing a novel or finishing a knitting project.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Public funds are meant to serve the common good — repairing roads, supporting veterans, improving schools, strengthening public safety and protecting programs that millions of working families rely on.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Today’s wind business is mostly servicing and repairing units that have already been installed.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The first-term mayor was looking for a way to save Dodd Stadium, which faced a $350,000 debt and needed a more stable tenant willing to help with repairs.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Initial estimates put repair pricetag at about $400,000, leading the Riverwalk Commission and the now-defunct Exchange Club of Naperville to consider alternatives, including converting the fountain into a static art installation or creating a more natural water feature with plantings.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Logothetti said confirmation of Gaff’s connection to the case allowed for healing to begin within the family.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Haven is a place of healing, hope, and accountability.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Protein can help make breakfast more filling and satisfying, but high-protein foods can get expensive.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
6 May 2026
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Pour in the vinegar pie filling and bake as usual.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Mikel Arteta has a reputation for seeking control but in the closing stages, that was discarded in the simmering emotion of it all.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The war and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted supply chains and fractured oil availability globally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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