stitching 1 of 2

present participle of stitch
as in suturing
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches the doctor stitched the wound so adroitly that the scar was barely visible after the stitches were removed

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stitching

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noun

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Noun
  • Babylon Vault Company organized a tote bag sewing event leading up to October's Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall's visit to New Windsor.
    K. Mauser, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025
  • Any of these budget-friendly options could be upcycled and repurposed for sewing projects.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Class topics include hearth cooking, basic sewing and basic knitting.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
  • Global shipments of large circular knitting machines decreased 15 percent to 28,000 units in 2024.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Though ticket revenues will grow, repair and maintenance costs are expected to increase from $25,000 in the first year to $320,000 annually by year 10 — and annual employee hiring costs should increase by $335,000 that year.
    John Tuohy, IndyStar, 22 July 2025
  • But cleanup and repair isn’t enough to satisfy some disaster tourists, experts say, prompting them to drift through neighborhoods in search of lingering damage.
    Lila Hempel-Edgers July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Packed with 30-ounce down alternative microfiber filling, the topper adds just the right amount of softness to a firm mattress.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 22 July 2025
  • Treatment of toothaches depends on the cause but may include professional dental cleaning, placement of a dental filling, root canal treatment, antibiotics, or oral surgery.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Every community will be hurt by Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Aug. 2025
  • From the closing low on April 8 – days after Trump unveiled steep new tariff rates that were later delayed – to its all-time closing high this past Monday, the index has risen nearly 28%.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Stitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitching. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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