suturing 1 of 2

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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suturing

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noun

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Verb
  • By stitching these images into data, Richardson is tracking how climate change is rewriting the seasonal calendar.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • To ensure the patches stay secure after multiple wears, use fabric with a self-adhesive back, and stick the patches onto the shirt before stitching around the perimeter.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From waitressing tables to giving sewing lessons, planning parties, working as a personal chef, and even distributing cigars at a strip club, James tried it all before scoring her breakout role as Ava Coleman.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • From sewing to cooking, more and more people are rediscovering the joy of having a hobby, especially those that don't involve watching a screen.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That includes repairing the lines or even shutting down sections of gas pipelines and switching homes to electric appliances and heaters.
    NPR, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The series chronicled Sparks, Kiley, Hoskins, and Stuart repairing and souping up pickup trucks.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In previous Fortune coverage of inflation’s long tail, consumers’ coping tactics have included trading down brands, shrinking baskets, delaying car repairs, and leaning on credit cards.
    Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Cleaning the exterior of your house keeps it in good repair by removing algae, mold, moss, and mildew, all of which can damage siding.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • This thrilling story is a testament to resilience, empowerment, and the human spirit’s capacity for healing and forgiveness.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As the closing credits rolled, Finola Dwyer (Brooklyn, An Education), who happened to be seated next to me, looked over, but neither of us could speak.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The closing angle of Raw saw Vision members Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turn on Rollins after the main event.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The process—sealing electrodes, stacking them, wiring, and closing the pack—can be integrated into an assembly line from a single machine.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Allar was 14-for-25 for 137 yards and threw the game-sealing interception in the second overtime.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In her TikTok video, Campbell threw in a crossword book, camera, watercolor set, paper planner, and knitting supplies.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Ninja Warrior joins Banijay Entertainment’s third-party portfolio heading to Cannes, which includes culinary format Atypical Critics from Pixcom International, featuring autistic food critics, and competitive knitting series The Game of Wool from Hello Halo.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Suturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suturing. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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