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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
This duvet cover is inspired by seersucker menswear; other standout options feature satin stitching, honeycomb embroidery, and 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The car, which is clad in an aggressive carbon-fiber aero kit, is finished in Q1 White over a Nismo Black leather interior with red contrast stitching.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Forfang and teammate Marius Lindvik were suspended for three months last year after their coaches and a staff member were caught on camera adding stitching to stiffen the crotch area to help the athletes fly farther.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
One of our favorite features is how easy the quilt is to wash and care for without damaging any stitching.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
They are welted onto a rugged Ben outsole with deeper cleats and a rugged undersole tread pattern, secured with yellow welt stitching.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The lace-up design, combined with the subtle Vionic logo stitching, is unmatched in style, whether paired with dress pants for dinner or a cozy loungewear set at the airport.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Hudson turned heads at the The Beverly Hilton red carpet in her off-the-shoulder Erdem silk gown, which hugged her body through the knee and featured an unexpected distressed accent with a raw seam on her neckline and visible stitching on the frayed hem.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Generic Large Nylon Tote Bag The first bag on this list is nearly indistinguishable from the iconic Le Pliage, from the gold hardware, to the canvas fabric, down to the contrast stitching on the handles.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Together, these neurons act like tiny pins on a mental map, marking meaningful locations and stitching them into an internal representation of space.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The more subdued whip stitch pillow cover features graphic contrast stitching for some minimalist detail that’s not too in-your-face.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
By stitching these views together, researchers created a frame-by-frame visualization of plasma dynamics that were previously invisible to standard sensors or simulations.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
The seven-piece collection includes the Putney jean, a straight-leg mid-rise ’90s silhouette with double-needle western stitching along the outseam and gold-tone hardware.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
This duvet cover is inspired by seersucker menswear; other standout options feature satin stitching, honeycomb embroidery, and 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The car, which is clad in an aggressive carbon-fiber aero kit, is finished in Q1 White over a Nismo Black leather interior with red contrast stitching.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Forfang and teammate Marius Lindvik were suspended for three months last year after their coaches and a staff member were caught on camera adding stitching to stiffen the crotch area to help the athletes fly farther.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
One of our favorite features is how easy the quilt is to wash and care for without damaging any stitching.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
They are welted onto a rugged Ben outsole with deeper cleats and a rugged undersole tread pattern, secured with yellow welt stitching.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The lace-up design, combined with the subtle Vionic logo stitching, is unmatched in style, whether paired with dress pants for dinner or a cozy loungewear set at the airport.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Hudson turned heads at the The Beverly Hilton red carpet in her off-the-shoulder Erdem silk gown, which hugged her body through the knee and featured an unexpected distressed accent with a raw seam on her neckline and visible stitching on the frayed hem.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
And Helen helps by stitching a new square on the family quilt and passing it on to Jenny, which is very nice and symbolic.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Generic Large Nylon Tote Bag The first bag on this list is nearly indistinguishable from the iconic Le Pliage, from the gold hardware, to the canvas fabric, down to the contrast stitching on the handles.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Together, these neurons act like tiny pins on a mental map, marking meaningful locations and stitching them into an internal representation of space.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The more subdued whip stitch pillow cover features graphic contrast stitching for some minimalist detail that’s not too in-your-face.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
By stitching these views together, researchers created a frame-by-frame visualization of plasma dynamics that were previously invisible to standard sensors or simulations.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
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The district has also added new classes, such as sewing, quilting and estate planning.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Conover is the founder of Sewing Down South, a lifestyle brand born from his passion for sewing, which was a major storyline on the Bravo series early on.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Treatment typically starts with clipping the fur around the injury, cleaning the area and, if needed, suturing the skin.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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British Olympic diver Tom Daley went viral at the Tokyo 2021 games for knitting in the stands during an event.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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The trend also corresponds to the cool-ification of knitting among younger generations.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, keeping you full, and supporting overall health.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two other military bases have also undergone extensive repairs.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But aerial images of the wreckage and the clean-up efforts taking place downstream at Englebright Dam suggest repairs could take years.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nearly three months after a deadly mass shooting shook the city of Stockton, killing four people and injuring 13 others, the community is continuing its path toward healing.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Joy warms as passionate Mars moves through it, sextiling tender Chiron in your 7th House of Alliances and encouraging playful healing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Customers can pick three tacos with chicken, beef, seafood or veggie fillings; an appetizer of chips and dip, chicharrones or corn with bone marrow butter; and for dessert, tres leches cake or churros with chocolate sauce.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The city said some of the causes for high bills are things like a running toilet , leaking faucets, Refrigerator/ice-maker line leak, washing machine hose leaks , irrigation leaks , pool filling, and pressure washing.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The closing of the MRGO and the drop in salinity levels changed all that.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the biggest worldwide deal to emerge from this year’s European Film Market so far, Sony Pictures is on the verge of closing rights to hot genre package Skeletons, starring Oscar winner and Captain Marvel star Brie Larson.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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