STITCHING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

stitching 1 of 2

noun

as in sewing

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stitching

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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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unsewing

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Recent Examples of stitching

Noun

Conversely, Zumthor’s building—however outsize, expensive, and anomalous—hides in plain sight as a piece of urban engineering, stitching together and swallowing the horizontal city whole. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Plus, the classic denim and relaxed silhouette feel effortlessly cool, while details like a structured collar and contrast stitching make the look feel more put-together than a sweatshirt. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Rimac said the average Tourbillon customer adds another $600,000 to $700,000 in personalization add-ons, like special paint colors, leathers, stitching and other design features. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 The lace-up leather boots feature signature orange stitching in addition to a chunky rounded base. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026 But every piece of the car, down to the stitching on the seats, is made to each driver's preference. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The cabin is also covered in Magnolia leather with Moccasin stitching. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Seats are wrapped in charcoal Mojave PurLuxe Premium upholstery, accented by contrast blue stitching and matching blue seatbelts, distinguishing it instantly from lower-tier Gravity variants. — New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

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 The injuries required the man to get stitching for his nose, according to police. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching

Noun

Northeast Brazil has among the lowest labor cost structures in the Americas and one of the most competitive sewing costs per minute in the hemisphere.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Gracie’s mother had sewing experience from making her children’s Halloween costumes, but couture construction was new territory.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sewing

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

Definition of suturing

Noun

Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
So, Demorest told one of her knitting friends, who got to work with her needles.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of knitting

Verb

Days said the focus of the project is not changing the machine's appearance or replacing a piece of Pittsburgh history, but repairing the internal components that have long been nonfunctional.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The foundation subsequently addressed some of these concerns, repairing its Mansard roof and restoring its windows and doors.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of repairing

Noun

In addition, many stations are woefully dirty and could use cleaning, repairs and a coat of paint.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Back-to-school season is underway, and school personnel have been busy cleaning, doing repairs and setting up classrooms for the 2026-27 academic year.

— Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of repair

Noun

Four humble ingredients come together inside a tortilla to make something transcendent — melty, fluid, fleetingly crunchy, soft, toothsome, rich and filling.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Krispy Kreme rolled out a Maple Cheesecake Doughnut with cheesecake filling, maple icing, graham crunch and a maple drizzle.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of filling

Noun

Golden Tempo, meanwhile, assumed his position near the back of the field as his deep closing style has delivered huge glory in the past.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
However, it’s best known for being an online-only provider, so the entire mortgage process, from first contact to closing, can take place online.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

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