as in sewing
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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
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Contrast stitching adds a unique touch to this easygoing set, which is perfect for layering and adapting to Paris’s unpredictable weather.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
As a crochet designer with nearly a decade of stitching experience, seeing the fiber art make its runway return warms my yarn-loving heart in a way only wool can (IYKYK).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
The contrast stitching adds a fun element without being too bold for everyday wear.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The stitching on his long coat and ruffled sleeves — all created by Gabrielle — paid homage to Malort.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to the accent stitching on the Katzkin seats, there are orange seatbelts.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
One bit looked like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle and another like the stitching on a football.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
There must have been a gap in the stitching somewhere.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
This administration is not the first to use AI; federal agencies have been gradually stitching the technology into their work for years, including to translate documents, analyze data and categorize public comments, among other uses.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The innocent taste test went largely unnoticed for weeks until creators began stitching their reactions and flooding social feeds with a storm of memes and satirical posts.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Decades before ‘quiet luxury’ was a TikTok buzzword, Givenchy was stitching simplistic stunners for Hepburn, chief among them being that famous not-too-little black dress.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
The bright stitching forms a trellis pattern that gives this quilt a truly unique look.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Contrast stitching adds a unique touch to this easygoing set, which is perfect for layering and adapting to Paris’s unpredictable weather.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
As a crochet designer with nearly a decade of stitching experience, seeing the fiber art make its runway return warms my yarn-loving heart in a way only wool can (IYKYK).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
The contrast stitching adds a fun element without being too bold for everyday wear.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The stitching on his long coat and ruffled sleeves — all created by Gabrielle — paid homage to Malort.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to the accent stitching on the Katzkin seats, there are orange seatbelts.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
One bit looked like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle and another like the stitching on a football.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
There must have been a gap in the stitching somewhere.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
For the ensemble as a whole, Jewson said the goal was always for the team dynamic to feel genuinely earned — starting the film fractured and stitching itself together through shared survival.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
This administration is not the first to use AI; federal agencies have been gradually stitching the technology into their work for years, including to translate documents, analyze data and categorize public comments, among other uses.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The innocent taste test went largely unnoticed for weeks until creators began stitching their reactions and flooding social feeds with a storm of memes and satirical posts.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Decades before ‘quiet luxury’ was a TikTok buzzword, Givenchy was stitching simplistic stunners for Hepburn, chief among them being that famous not-too-little black dress.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stitching
Noun
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All those long hours of sewing inspired a song in the 1970s.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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For example, combining two or three techniques (like embroidery, sewing, and beadwork) can evolve into a new process that feels unique to you.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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While waiting for repairs, visitors can enjoy a knitting lesson.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Activities such as knitting, drawing, writing or playing a musical instrument all engage different parts of the brain.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The case is unfolding more than three years after the couple bought their boat in Texas, worked together on repairing it and sailed along the southern coast before ending up in the Bahamas.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations, from hemming jeans and repairing rips to fitting suits and reworking evening gowns.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the time of the malfunction, seven workers and an inspector were on the bridge working on repairs.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Emergency sewer repairs are causing a major downtown Chicago road closure starting next week.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oakland First Fridays was back with a focus on healing after two people were killed in a shooting in March.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But healing takes place when somebody just being believed.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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It’s then sliced open and filled with the traditional fillings.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the closing speed issue raised its head dramatically at Suzuka.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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During closing arguments, the doctor’s lawyer repeatedly sought to cast doubt on Arielle Konig’s account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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