as in stitching
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches
luckily, I was able to sew the tear so skillfully that my pants looked as good as new
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Recent Examples of sewing
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Panels of jeans are printed on both sides and then cut by laser for sewing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Supplier managers, however, stated that overtime was a direct consequence of order imbalance, especially for cutting, sewing and finishing operations at garment manufacturing factories (tier-1 operations).
—Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Once home, Partin's daughter, 18, reportedly opened a KitKat bar from her younger sibling's bag and found a sewing pin stuck inside.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Panels of jeans are printed on both sides and then cut by laser for sewing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
In 2009, Petersen started sewing baby shoes for her newborn.
—Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Supplier managers, however, stated that overtime was a direct consequence of order imbalance, especially for cutting, sewing and finishing operations at garment manufacturing factories (tier-1 operations).
—Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Verb
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By stitching these images into data, Richardson is tracking how climate change is rewriting the seasonal calendar.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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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
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The pattern is described as a decorative textile craft that utilizes knotting instead of weaving or knitting to craft apparel or decorative items.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many towns have knitting circles, gardening groups, or crafting meetups.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Protein is an essential macronutrient that the body uses to build muscles and repair cells.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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The value of current buildings will decline, which means there will be no capital available for repairs and maintenance.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, cloves are known for their abundance and mood-boosting properties; rosemary is known for clearing and purification; cinnamon is known for prosperity and protection; apples are known for healing; and pumpkin is known for protection and stability.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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As with the breakup music that came before, Allen’s is a reminder that art is at once pain and healing.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pillows are also resistant to shifting and lumping, so the filling will remain evenly balanced, providing a reliably cozy place to rest your head every night.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The apple pie flavor boasts a filling of apple purée and fresh cream on top of a graham cracker crust, all coated with a layer of chocolate.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Major indexes climbed Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 47,000 for the first time.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the days after Niccol announced the job cuts and store closings, some workers briefly walked off the job at various Starbucks, including in Columbus, Ohio, Indianapolis, Nashville and Eugene, Oregon, to raise attention to their contract fight.—
Mike Snider,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Further, a fresh sealing or epoxying of floors will help smooth out cracks, which will protect your garage items in the long run.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite what felt like an empty victory against Mississippi State, which was decided by a game-sealing interception on Saturday, the Gators were 3-4 in Napier’s fourth season — the program’s worst record through seven games since 1979.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their relationship definitely needs mending.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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