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verb

present participle of stitch
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
Noun
Finishing touches like channel stitching give it a thoughtful feel that can complement any space inspired by times past. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 Finished edges with fine stitching give these towels a high-end look. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 The deep denim shade of this top looks just like Stewart’s, and the cream-colored stitching adds a tailored touch. Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 Even the Bentley-style diamond stitching on the leather throughout is orange. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 Inside the cabin, Emirates invoked the same design elements as the airline's iconic business-class cabin, such as cream leather with stitching details and wood accents. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Nike Air Force 1 Protro Dodgers adopts both the colors of the Los Angeles baseball team and baseball stitching. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Their engineering teams are accustomed to stitching systems together. Michel Tricot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Eight hours of stitching to close all the puncture wounds and tears followed. Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Verb
These colonial reenactors spend their free time stitching historically accurate uniforms and portraying Revolutionary War figures. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 The city was full of people doing the same thing, with hundreds of little factories stitching and pressing petals in the buildings above the button guys and the zipper guys and the thread guys. Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 But more than just making pretty designs, the threads in her needle were stitching a connection to her heritage. ABC News, 30 June 2026 In those days, the modern practice of stitching the details of each game onto the front of players’ shirts wasn’t common for non-tournament fixtures, so there’s no definitive, obvious proof on the kit itself. Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Inside, they’re lined with a chunky terry fabric, and tan rubber outsoles are paired with white suede stitching around the laces for extra durability with a contrastinged color scheme (though more color options are available). Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 But the user is still left stitching the pieces together. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The injuries required the man to get stitching for his nose, according to police. Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 June 2026 And then digitally stitching them together. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
Noun
  • The 6 percent productivity gain, in particular, was a big finding, Gudwin said, especially because it was limited to the sewing line.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • During this time, Saar made extra money by designing and sewing costumes at her kitchen table.
    News Desk, Artforum, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Try pottery, woodworking, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, jewelry making, or even floral arranging.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • Finnish labels frequently work through atelier practices, limited releases and surplus materials, while traditional textile skills continue to influence designers experimenting with knitting, print and surface design.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The wider project includes repairing aging infrastructure, improving cargo facilities and creating capacity to support the emerging floating offshore wind industry.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Every component, including the self-repairing YKK zippers, is built for the million-miler.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Choose the private repair that helps your nervous system finally exhale and reset your inner pace today.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Broadway, the neighborhood’s grand boulevard, was lined with beauty salons, dry cleaners, shoe-repair stalls, and single-room-occupancy hotels.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Venus enters Libra and your 12th House of Solitude, bringing healing, privacy, and quiet restoration.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In a February social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.
    Savannah Peters, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These mini bottles can fasten right onto the top of your favorite perfume nozzles for easy filling—they’re ready for travel in a few short pumps!
    Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • As the cobbler cools, the filling will continue thickening and the top layer will settle.
    Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Carrier iPhone Subsidies & Subscription Offsets The September launch window aligns directly with annual telecommunications upgrade cycles and Wall Street Fourth Quarter balance sheet closing metrics.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Many Bristol residents took to social media to show their appreciation for the nonprofit after the announcement of the closing was made on Friday.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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