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suturing

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verb

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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Noun
  • This works because soap creates a convenient, dual-purpose storage and maintenance solution for sewing tools, especially for DIY enthusiasts or crafters.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The tape measure, scissors, some rubber bands, chopsticks, pliers, a spare charging cord, the sewing kit, matches, that knife that doesn’t match the silverware.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Council members outlined some of those priorities on Wednesday, including equity issues, public safety, tackling homelessness and street repairs.
    Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
  • That the 117-million-gallon reservoir was off line for repairs sparked outrage against the DWP and its leadership, prompting at least two lawsuits and spurring Gov. Gavin Newsom to order an investigation.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In total, the report recorded 944 bank closings between January and September 30.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • From there, Christian Gray couldn’t keep up, as Smith went 56 yards straight down the sideline to set up the closing field goal.
    Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Tasks like cooking, gardening or engaging in repetitive actions such as knitting can offer a way to channel emotions productively and provide space for quiet reflection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Casual knitting, sewing, assemblage and crafting clubs meet every month.
    Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Our testers also thought the blanket's fill was relatively thin, but its construction allowed the filling to remain evenly distributed.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Canned beans, for example, might be a low-cost way to make a meal feel a little more filling.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Suturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suturing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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