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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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The knee-high style looks nearly identical to Hudson’s statement pair thanks to its western stitching and chic pointed toes.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Seamless stitching and different coloration on the Creature’s body reflect how Victor has pieced it together from body parts found on the battlefield.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Key pieces include the men’s Cowboy Cut Jean and Wide-Leg Five Pocket Jean—both with a red Cherry tag on the back pocket, brown Wrangler patch and W stitching detail.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
Judith Ban is a Gilded Age grifter, accustomed to stitching faces onto her own in order to steal others’ fates.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Aniston’s Patchwork Jeans Patchwork jeans like the ones Aniston wore while out in Los Angeles are the opposite of basic — the distressed stitching, mismatched color palette, and asymmetry add a retro-meets-modern vibe to your outfit.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Reflective stitching and piping is a great addition for visibility at night, and some vests include a card kit for your dog’s credentials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
The pair appears more premium than standard Air Jordan 4s, with unique details including translucent support wings and heel counters and an opaque outsole which features contrasting red stitching at the toe.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Other creators have begun stitching their own versions of the call, amplifying the reach of the Easter egg and keeping Stranger Things top of mind as fans await more from the final season.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
For months leading up to the Mart, volunteers gather around long tables in near silence, carefully stitching each piece by hand.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
By stitching these new sonic textures into the richly emotional sierreño soundscape, the star further solidifies his place as a boundary-pushing storyteller.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025
The style featured stitching around the boot collar and down the center.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Garments with Embellishments From delicate beading or sequined details to hand stitching, anything with these embellishments is better off hung to dry.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The knee-high style looks nearly identical to Hudson’s statement pair thanks to its western stitching and chic pointed toes.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Seamless stitching and different coloration on the Creature’s body reflect how Victor has pieced it together from body parts found on the battlefield.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Key pieces include the men’s Cowboy Cut Jean and Wide-Leg Five Pocket Jean—both with a red Cherry tag on the back pocket, brown Wrangler patch and W stitching detail.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
Judith Ban is a Gilded Age grifter, accustomed to stitching faces onto her own in order to steal others’ fates.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Aniston’s Patchwork Jeans Patchwork jeans like the ones Aniston wore while out in Los Angeles are the opposite of basic — the distressed stitching, mismatched color palette, and asymmetry add a retro-meets-modern vibe to your outfit.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Reflective stitching and piping is a great addition for visibility at night, and some vests include a card kit for your dog’s credentials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
The pair appears more premium than standard Air Jordan 4s, with unique details including translucent support wings and heel counters and an opaque outsole which features contrasting red stitching at the toe.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Lately, heavyweight restaurant groups are stitching Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach counties into one long dinner plan.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Other creators have begun stitching their own versions of the call, amplifying the reach of the Easter egg and keeping Stranger Things top of mind as fans await more from the final season.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
For months leading up to the Mart, volunteers gather around long tables in near silence, carefully stitching each piece by hand.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
By stitching these new sonic textures into the richly emotional sierreño soundscape, the star further solidifies his place as a boundary-pushing storyteller.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025
The style featured stitching around the boot collar and down the center.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
Noun
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Furthermore, sewing and knitting often involve sharp pins or needles, which can pose a danger to pets.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Jan. 2026
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Recently, it's been pottery—now, sewing has become the new fascination.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Brit List script, which treads the line between black comedy and drama, is set in the early 20th Century Hungary where a village knitting club takes it upon themselves to poison their abusive husbands with arsenic.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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That said, its functionality should improve considerably once the technology is scaled up, which would partially involve adding more needles to the knitting block.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Without adequate sleep, your body has trouble repairing tissues, regulating hormones and managing energy balance.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Receipts obtained by The Bee showed that most of the cost related to repairing the classroom involved asbestos abatement and testing.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The suits contend that part of the reason for the dry hydrants is that the LADWP’s 117-million-gallon reservoir in Pacific Palisades had been empty for nearly a year, awaiting repairs.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My hope is for compassion, healing, and reflection at a time that is becoming one of the darkest and most uncertain periods in our nation's history.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The documentary not only revisits the events that shocked a nation but also spotlights Elizabeth’s journey of healing and her ongoing mission to inspire and protect others.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Super filling and nutritionally balanced.—
SELF Staff,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2026
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Molinaroli sees his effort as a laboratory for social change because education for him is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Set to host the Olympic and Paralympic athletics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies, the stadium is due to be built in the 158-acre Victoria Park, just north of central Brisbane.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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His 2024 tape showed elite ball skills with fluid athleticism and explosive closing speed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mahomes would never see the ball again as the Broncos followed with their own game-sealing drive in a 22-19 win.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ohio State’s Julian Sayin threw two interceptions — one was a pick-six returned by Keionte Scott, and the second was the game-sealing interception by Jakobe Thomas.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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