Synonyms of suture

suture 1 of 2

verb

as in to stitch

to close up with a series of interlacing stitches

the doctor cleaned, sutured, and bandaged the wound

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stitch
• repair
• sew
• patch
• darn
• finish
• baste
• embroider
• ease
• crochet
• knit
• overcast
• quilt
• fell
• cross-stitch
• mend

suture

2 of 2

noun

as in seam

Related Words

• seam
• abutment
• attachment
• articulation
• interconnection
• confluence
• intersection
• meeting
• tie
• union
• junction
• coupling
• link
• joint
• concourse
• juncture
• join
• joining
• nexus
• jointure
• connection

Dissimilar Words

• gap
• separation
• fissure
• crack
• rift
• cleft
• crevice

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suture

Verb

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

Beyond urology, robotic platforms play a role in general surgery, including colorectal procedures, bariatric operations, and select kidney transplants, where precise suturing and controlled movement are particularly important. — William Jones, Ascend Agency, 5 Jan. 2026

Noun

In general, victims suffered mild bleeding and some pain, but there were more serious cases that required hospital care, resulting in sutures, risk of infection, face scarring, and even potential tongue amputation. — ArsTechnica, 11 Mar. 2026

The suture in Elliott’s leg had torn, which meant nothing was protecting his femur from piercing through his skin. — Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026