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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
Asics noted that both models feature core elements to the brand like its signature stripes, along with typical Camiel Fortgens details — irregular stitching and hand-cut overlays — to create a new kind of DIY sports shoe. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 This clamshell pack from Mystery Ranch has durable materials, solid stitching, and reinforced seams that help keep out dust from bumping around in a Land Cruiser. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 Red Stitching George was the spitting image of his dad in a white shirt with red stitching and matching shorts for Princess Charlotte’s christening in July 2015. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 This set’s ultra-relaxed feel is elevated by subtle yet thoughtful contrast stitching. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026 The car is also finished in a one-off matte Phantom Gray with red accents over a dark leather and Alcantara interior with red contrast stitching and highlights. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 Bigger masks, higher productivity A larger photomask can help make better use of each lithography exposure, while also addressing stitching constraints that become more important as chip designs grow more complex. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026 Designed by Adrian, the big cat has shoelace-style stitching running up his belly and detachable slippers tipped with sharp claws. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 After Allied forces invaded Normandy, the cover of this magazine was mocked up in Bayeux-style stitching. John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
In the eighteen-eighties, a group of thirty-five Victorian women spent more than a year stitching a replica. John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story. Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
Noun
  • Families can participate in hands-on sustainable living workshops, such as canning, pickling, sourdough making, upcycling, mending and sewing, as well as nature hiking and journaling.
    Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some were particularly struck by seeing a young man embrace sewing and challenge the gender stereotypes that can still surround the hobby, while others congratulated Mary on raising such a thoughtful son and even asked her for parenting advice.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 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
  • The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention.
    Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The German textile-machinery company plans to debut the machine during ITMA Asia 2026 as part of a broader slate of new warp-knitting, warp-preparation and technical-textile equipment.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Partly because the contracting system remains dysfunctional, the government has made little visible progress toward repairing the country’s crumbling highways.
    Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Crews will mill the concrete roadway in preparation for repairing or replacing slabs throughout the area.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With declining enrollment, high administrative costs, significant facility repairs on the horizon and state and federal funding support up in the air, administrators clarified that drastic cuts remain the only solution.
    Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The serum-replacing cream repairs the skin barrier and slows cellular aging while deeply hydrating and plumping the complexion.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Despite that coverage, its creamy consistency blends easily and sets to a transfer-resistant finish without looking thick or cakey over dry, healing spots.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Duarte’s writing features detailed prose and a moving storyline, encompassing grief, healing, and the losses borne by a Latinx family in the name of American patriotism.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The corn is ground into masa, while fillings and banana leaves are prepared separately.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Molli Voraotsady, the chef, was up late Saturday night chopping the mushrooms and making the marinade for the pork filling.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Nearly 40 public elementary schools in Orange County now enroll fewer students than needed to be financially stable, raising the specter of more school closings in a district that shuttered seven campuses in May.
    Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Four plays after his big return, Cawthon grabbed a 15-yard TD catch to spark a 38-3 closing run.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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