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
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
The stitching has begun to fray, the card slots have been stretched out over time, and the once-clear shield of the ID slot is, well… not so clear anymore.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
There’s an instinctual stitching that binds its many scenes together that build to a heartwrenching ending, culminating in neither a whimper nor a bang but a welcome sigh of relief.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Lopez inspected the stitching and gave a few instructions for final adjustments, which three interns got to working on in a corner of the room.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Design details include an open silhouette for effortless daily use, protective feet at the base for longevity, and handles featuring stitching inspired by the brand's signature Irina earrings.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Much of the calm and meditative cabin, including its four seats, is covered in Charles Blue leather with Grace White contrast stitching.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
His calavera face paint complements the stitching on his jacket.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 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
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
The stitching has begun to fray, the card slots have been stretched out over time, and the once-clear shield of the ID slot is, well… not so clear anymore.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
There’s an instinctual stitching that binds its many scenes together that build to a heartwrenching ending, culminating in neither a whimper nor a bang but a welcome sigh of relief.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Lopez inspected the stitching and gave a few instructions for final adjustments, which three interns got to working on in a corner of the room.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Design details include an open silhouette for effortless daily use, protective feet at the base for longevity, and handles featuring stitching inspired by the brand's signature Irina earrings.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Much of the calm and meditative cabin, including its four seats, is covered in Charles Blue leather with Grace White contrast stitching.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
His calavera face paint complements the stitching on his jacket.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 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
Noun
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Her books were their progeny, Stein acknowledged, and without Alice’s mothering—and typing, proofreading, cooking, sewing, shopping, bookkeeping, and warding off bores—they might not have been born.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The retail chain has also expanded its yarn selection by 25% this year and stocked other popular sewing brands, such as Gütermann threads.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Both as a technician responsible for inspecting, servicing and repairing motor transport equipment like tactical vehicles and as a vehicle recovery operator, responsible for bringing back armored vehicles in support of troop missions.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using a fingering yarn when a knitting pattern specifies DK means your garment will end up much too small.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Kids can also join workshops like Mindfulness Practice with Chinese Calligraphy, or arts and crafts featuring leather work, jewelry making, and knitting/crocheting.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When someone fails to pay a bill, the creditor that provided the service — whether for a garage door repair, a car loan, or medical care — can take the debtor to court.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The publication examines how pressure peptides hinder barrier repair, the role of neuropeptides in immune modulation and recovery and the function of stress-sensitive proteins in wound healing.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Praying to Jesus for your comfort and healing.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Eating enough vitamin C is key because a vitamin C deficiency can cause fragile skin, poor wound healing, and bleeding gums.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While first batch bakes, repeat process with remaining pastry sheet, filling, egg mixture, and Cheddar cheese.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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It’s known for its pizza bread with a pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese filling, selling more than 700 a day, VanLue said, at $6 each.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks registered gains for September and the third quarter, with the Dow ending yesterday's session at an all-time closing high.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The closing of the more than 50-year-old plant in Shelby was not a surprise as Solero announced its 18- to 24-month consolidation plan last November, Chris Byrd, Solero’s senior vice president of global human resources said in a statement Tuesday to The Charlotte Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Oregon defensive back Dylan Thieneman pulled in a game-sealing interception in overtime, ensuring Kirk's favorite team won in front of thousands of supporters wearing his signature shirt.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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