suture 1 of 2

verb

Definition of suturenext
as in to stitch
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches the doctor cleaned, sutured, and bandaged the wound

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suture

2 of 2

noun

as in seam

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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 See All Example Sentences for suture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suture
  1. stitch
  2. seam
  3. abutment
  4. attachment
  5. articulation
Verb
  • In a flyby maneuver earlier this year, Psyche used the planet’s gravity to reshape its trajectory, all while capturing images that NASA has stitched into a mesmerizing time-lapse video.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 21 July 2026
  • It is contested by 36 of the best sides in Europe and its storied history is stitched into the fabric of the game.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of stitch
Noun
  • To keep a deep Philadelphia lineup off balance, Scott used his four-seam fastball for strikeouts, went to his sweeper early and often in counts, and mixed his cutter, curveball and splitter effectively.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • Pérez adjusted by leaning more heavily on his sinker than his four-seam fastball during the inning.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of seam
Noun
  • Obviously our bridge; The abutment is gone.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The city declared a state of emergency and has since started repair work; last week, workers began moving 150 large boulders on either side of the pier’s abutment to stabilize it, said Pacifica City Manager Sean Charpentier.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Definition of abutment
Noun
  • Irolla and the hospital are building a prosthetic for Apgar with a gel liner and a hook extension that is designed to fit around the bat and provide a more secure attachment.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • Is there some velcro attachment on Anarion’s neck and the blade itself?
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of attachment
Noun
  • Since then, it’s been clear that there is still a lot to be done to arrive at a certain articulation around the forest in my work.
    — KATHERINE ROCHESTER, Artforum, 10 July 2026
  • Focusing on the height of quality at every opportunity, KULAKOVSKY is an active articulation of practice, proof that there are many virtues beauty can possess.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of articulation

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