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suturing

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verb

present participle of suture
as in stitching
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches the doctor cleaned, sutured, and bandaged the wound

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Recent Examples of suturing
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 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 Researchers compared the performance of the autonomous bot and a human surgeon on the same suturing task and found that the bot's stitches were more uniform and made a tighter seal. IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suturing
Noun
  • This resolves a fight over digital sewing and pattern-measurement tools that began in 2023.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The facility houses machine shops, fabrication shops, a sewing team, a paint shop, and all kinds of skilled professionals who keep Disneyland beautiful and running efficiently.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 21 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, 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
Noun
  • Earlier repairs allowed crews to restore service to hundreds of customers at once.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Take bond repair, which came up over and over in interviews for this story.
    Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By upgrading wastewater systems in the Everglades, repairing boardwalks at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, and restoring historic fort walls at Gulf Islands National Seashore, the LRF is protecting the long-term legacy of our public lands.
    Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In 2022, a robot completed the work of a maintenance professional by repairing power lines in the Wuhan province; and over at a power facility in Guangzhou, humanoid helpers have already taken over inspection duties usually completed by workers.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The meeting raised hopes for reconciliation and healing following years of fractured family dynamics.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Art represents beauty and self-expression, while healing reflects science and well-being across mind, body and spirit.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Antonelli held on for second for Mercedes after championship rival George Russell was told to let him through in the closing laps.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Edwin Díaz will be used in less-stressful situations upon his return from neck inflammation before potentially resuming closing responsibilities.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Cincinnati recruit Ronnie Gomiller ran for three TDs in the fourth, while Florida commit Raheem Floyd returned an interception 35 yards for a game-sealing TD.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Speedy Onix Vazquez caught two touchdown passes and two-way player Ben Ford had a touchdown catch and a game-sealing interception.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Building Hope says groups centered around hobbies, including biking, knitting or book clubs, can provide another entry point for people who may not be ready to ask for professional help.
    Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Nonna-maxxing has filled social-media feeds with slow mornings, Sunday dinners, homemade pasta, gardening, knitting, and other routines associated with Italian grandmothers.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Suturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suturing. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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