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
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
These baskets contain an iron, a sewing kit, velvet clothes hangers, laundry supplies, a Target gift card and other useful items.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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
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Verb
Practical Treasures That sewing kit sitting on the closet shelf might have your dream find in it.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
These baskets contain an iron, a sewing kit, velvet clothes hangers, laundry supplies, a Target gift card and other useful items.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
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With capabilities including in-house knitting, research and development, dyeing, printing and finishing, the Long Beach mill will provide synthetic fabrics for Hansae’s activewear, intimates and swimwear manufacturing in the Western Hemisphere.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 July 2025
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Instead, he’s wasted no time in moving on with knitting influencer Wendy (Emily Ratajkowski) — exactly the kind of beautiful, artistically fulfilled other woman to play on Jessica’s deepest insecurities.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Kaiser reported temporarily moving some sterilization operations to San Diego Medical Center in Kearny Mesa while repairs were underway.—
Paul Sisson,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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While Owens Corning can sell products for new construction, the rising age of homes creates even more demand for Owens Corning’s remodel and repair products, such as roofing, insulation, and doors.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The mozzarella in the filling mixture sort of serves as a binder or glue; without it, the cream cheese filling would be all oozy and might squish out of the chicken.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The chief dentist leads and manages dental care services for patients, including exams, cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and other treatments based on patient needs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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The storm delivered around two months' worth of rain to Chapel Hill, Durham, and the surrounding area, closing roads, stranding residents and causing wide flooding.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Management announced nothing about the closing on social media or on the locked front doors at the restaurant, across from the Walmart Supercenter off Interstate 77/N.C. 150, Exit 36.—
Joe Marusak
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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