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sewing

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verb

present participle of sew
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
Noun
Zoya is always excited to tackle new patterns/sewing techniques, and has a great eye for effective textiles. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 Art Party: For this, think DIY crafts, tie-dyeing, jewelry making, simple sewing projects, or decorating tote bags. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for sewing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Noun
  • While the old guard will probably stick to their traditional knitting, there is a growing new guard with a much more open mind.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Highland Park is welcoming a new knitting and fabric arts shop.
    Linh Ta, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Eating an adequate amount of protein-rich foods can help with everything from satiety to blood sugar management, mood control to muscle growth (and repair), and healthy hormones, too.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
  • After the Build: Maintenance and Long-Term Expenses Plan for maintenance expenses: Once the ADU is complete, anticipate regular maintenance and repair costs.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Bread Huse explains that, beyond the fillings, the biggest asset of a Columbia Cuban might be the bread.
    Andrew Barrett Schrader, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
  • They are filled with shredded gel memory foam, and shoppers can remove some filling to adjust the pillow from firm to plush depending on their sleep needs and preferences.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • He’s finished top-20 in all five starts this year including T10 at The Players Championship and 2nd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after holding the 54-hole lead and leading into the closing holes.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Many lives will be changed by the closing, but perhaps none as much as Lorraine Willow’s.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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