sewed; sewn
ˈsōn 
or sewed; sewing
or sewed; sewing
1
: to unite or fasten by stitches
2
: to close or enclose by sewing
sew the money in a bag
: to practice or engage in sewing
Examples of sew in a Sentence
She sews her own dresses by hand.
He sewed a patch onto his sleeve.
I sewed the button back on the shirt.
The surgeon sewed the wound shut.
She designs her own dresses and sews in her free time.
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This cap did come with an elastic band already sewn into the wig, however, the wig is a little big on my head.
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
Whatever one’s view of the policies themselves, Trump’s total upending of the global status quo has sewn fear and uncertainty among America’s friends, exacerbated market volatility and normalized economic aggression.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
The upholstery feels durable and tightly sewn into the seams, so that the fabric won’t bubble or pull away from the cushions easily.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
The seeds in this case are sewn when a motley crew of high society vacationers (and their staff) descend upon the coastal mansion occupied by Neville’s bedbound aunt Lady Tressilian (a near-unrecognizable Anjelica Huston).
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
Whatever one’s view of the policies themselves, Trump’s total upending of the global status quo has sewn fear and uncertainty among America’s friends, exacerbated market volatility and normalized economic aggression.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
The upholstery feels durable and tightly sewn into the seams, so that the fabric won’t bubble or pull away from the cushions easily.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
The seeds in this case are sewn when a motley crew of high society vacationers (and their staff) descend upon the coastal mansion occupied by Neville’s bedbound aunt Lady Tressilian (a near-unrecognizable Anjelica Huston).
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sew
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“Sew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sew. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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