as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
had to drop out of the race when the stitch in his side became too painful
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as in to suture
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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as in pains
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
had to drop out of the race when the stitch in his side became too painful
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as in sutures
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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Recent Examples of stitch
Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
It’s made on the Aran Islands of Ireland (and even comes with a certificate of authenticity) using two traditional stitches meant to represent luck and protection.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Soul Kemper style features an almond toe, stitched ribbing on the upper, a sporty, white sole, and elastic panels for a perfectly snug fit.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Don’t forget to pick up some colorful stitch markers!
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
It’s made on the Aran Islands of Ireland (and even comes with a certificate of authenticity) using two traditional stitches meant to represent luck and protection.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Russo, who has avoided serious injury and is set to return to play for Arsenal this month, is an out-and-out centre-forward, a grafter who uses her strength to take care of the ball and stitch play, but is also becoming a more ruthless penalty-box striker.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Soul Kemper style features an almond toe, stitched ribbing on the upper, a sporty, white sole, and elastic panels for a perfectly snug fit.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stitch. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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