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
Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Featuring subtle stitching and available in rich colors, this relaxed swing top is an elevated closet staple that will see you through your vacation itinerary thanks to its versatile mix-and-match styling possibilities.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
There’s also some great stitching with stunt performers and CG to give those people their due, but 95 percent-plus of the movie’s stunts are Austin.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
White stitching across the front adds a little splash of brightness.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Plus, the subtle ruching on the back and white stitching at the hem make the dress look so sophisticated.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
This rugged model comes with a five-year warranty and reinforced stitching to offer a durable solution to your shade needs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Simple channel stitching and wrap-around flange add subtle texture, while two matching pillow shams complete the set.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
It was transported for 14 hours, required almost five days of hybrid stitching and took nearly 10 hours to embed.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 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
The agentic era will not be won by stitching another agent onto every existing tool.
—Shailesh Manjrekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
An Oregon family alleged in a $100 million lawsuit that their 18-year-old son died from an infection after doctors at a Corvallis hospital did not remove pine needles and debris from his wound before stitching it up.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 12 May 2026
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
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
Noun
The biggest move was FIFA creating shallow-stitching technology, enabling grass pitches no matter the existing surface.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Featuring subtle stitching and available in rich colors, this relaxed swing top is an elevated closet staple that will see you through your vacation itinerary thanks to its versatile mix-and-match styling possibilities.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
There’s also some great stitching with stunt performers and CG to give those people their due, but 95 percent-plus of the movie’s stunts are Austin.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
White stitching across the front adds a little splash of brightness.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Plus, the subtle ruching on the back and white stitching at the hem make the dress look so sophisticated.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
This rugged model comes with a five-year warranty and reinforced stitching to offer a durable solution to your shade needs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Simple channel stitching and wrap-around flange add subtle texture, while two matching pillow shams complete the set.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
It was transported for 14 hours, required almost five days of hybrid stitching and took nearly 10 hours to embed.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Verb
And then digitally stitching them together.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 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
The agentic era will not be won by stitching another agent onto every existing tool.
—Shailesh Manjrekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
An Oregon family alleged in a $100 million lawsuit that their 18-year-old son died from an infection after doctors at a Corvallis hospital did not remove pine needles and debris from his wound before stitching it up.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 12 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
Noun
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Lyon said roughly 75 people have gone through the program, with some learning sewing while others have been trained in fulfillment and other trade skills.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Hidden just beyond the sewing room was an unfinished attic space.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Trials showed issues with needle control and orientation during suturing, indicating that the haptic feedback mechanisms need improvement.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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In these procedures, STAR generated options for the surgical plan before the first stitch, detected and compensated for motion within the abdomen, and completed most suturing motions in the surgical plan without surgeon input.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 May 2025
Noun
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This is a no-frills shop with just a good selection of yarns and knitting accessories.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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Each Thursday, the knitting club—Knit and Sip—gathered around a table in the makerspace and gabbed while the soft textile projects at their fingertips steadily grew and changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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His priorities include lowering the cost of services like water and garbage through independent audits, modernizing the aging water and sewer systems, repairing streets and drainage in flood-prone areas, and coordinating infrastructure projects to minimize disruptions.—
Verónica Egui Brito
December 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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Before putting the comforter in the wash, Liu recommends repairing the hole with a needle and thread or using a safety pin.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Approval would enable people to seek individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for things like housing and home repairs.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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That includes housing recovery, infrastructure repairs and humanitarian aid efforts across Jamaica through the Hard Rock Heals Foundation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This is the process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing ones and is essential for normal cellular growth and wound healing.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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As an increasing number of American communities – more than 4,000 and counting – have fallen victim to mass shootings since 2016, survivors increasingly say their path to healing is one that may never be complete.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The two most popular fillings are pastry cream and jam made from the region’s Itxassou black cherries, but don’t just try one.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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For the second year in a row, coach Jai Lucas did what appears to be an exceptional job filling needs.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Or, the full amount can be applied to the down payment only, with no closing-cost assistance.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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There has been no formal announcement or explanation from the international brand, but the closing was reported by South Beach Buzz on Instagram, and Google also notes the restaurant is permanently closed.—
Connie Ogle
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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