as in knitting
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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
Kelli Acciardo, Allure, 20 Sep. 2024
The collection is sparse from then on, since starting in the early 1970s the sewing industry mirrored the shift to ready-to-wear and away from couture.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
Teri Michele Youmans, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Paul got to work applying the minuscule filiform needles that are smaller than a sewing needle but slightly thicker than a strand of hair.
—Kelli Acciardo, Allure, 20 Sep. 2024
The collection is sparse from then on, since starting in the early 1970s the sewing industry mirrored the shift to ready-to-wear and away from couture.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Not just coins, spoons and the like, but our Avon lady could sell us perfume in a bottle shaped like Betsy Ross sewing the flag or soaps with George and Martha Washington’s likeness molded onto them.
—Teri Michele Youmans, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
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This time the breakthrough came from using a new pattern-cutting method, coming up with an unorthodox way to use the flat knitting machine while incorporating hand-weaving techniques.Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, he’s added knitting aficionado to that list, with an Instagram page showcasing his creations boasting 1.2 million followers.George Ramsay, CNN, 29 July 2024
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The Virginia resident perused the stores in Downtown Annapolis Friday while waiting for car repairs.Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Remedy for Recalled Vehicles The automaker has assured owners that the necessary repairs will be carried out at no cost.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Refrigerate while preparing the filling. Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and discard the seeds.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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For the filling: Melt remaining margarine in a saucepan, add 4 tablespoons flour and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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CrowdStrike delivered a very good quarter after Tuesday’s closing bell, with management raising its full-year outlook on sales, operating income, and earnings.Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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But there are plenty of free agents with closing experience available.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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