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sewing

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verb

present participle of sew
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
Noun
Some such adverse impacts include difficulty driving or with close-up activities like reading, writing, cooking, sewing or fixing things around the house. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025 Arielle led a session on DJing, while other subjects included sewing, cooking and woodworking, The Washington Post reported. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Peaky itself follows the crime family into the 1920s, getting its series’ title from the gang’s modus operandi of sewing razor blades into its caps. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024 In 2009, Petersen started sewing baby shoes for her newborn. Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sewing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Noun
  • Johanne starts having dark thoughts of other students joining Johanna in a knitting circle to which she’s not invited.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Made from soft yarn cotton, these mats are created using intricate knitting techniques, giving them a soft, cushioned feel underfoot.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • After the Build: Maintenance and Long-Term Expenses Plan for maintenance expenses: Once the ADU is complete, anticipate regular maintenance and repair costs.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Eating an adequate amount of protein-rich foods can help with everything from satiety to blood sugar management, mood control to muscle growth (and repair), and healthy hormones, too.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • After nearly three decades, Bad Boy still plays things relatively straight in the burger universe: proudly calorie-packed and filling.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • He’s finished top-20 in all five starts this year including T10 at The Players Championship and 2nd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after holding the 54-hole lead and leading into the closing holes.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Many lives will be changed by the closing, but perhaps none as much as Lorraine Willow’s.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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