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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
From sewing kits to toilet paper to good customer service, some things just went out the window. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 Supplier managers, however, stated that overtime was a direct consequence of order imbalance, especially for cutting, sewing and finishing operations at garment manufacturing factories (tier-1 operations). Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
In 2009, Petersen started sewing baby shoes for her newborn. Stephanie Dhue,chris Dilella,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024 Supplier managers, however, stated that overtime was a direct consequence of order imbalance, especially for cutting, sewing and finishing operations at garment manufacturing factories (tier-1 operations). Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sewing 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
Noun
  • Inspired by her grandmother's knitting lessons and a love of oil painting and animals, Arundell creates intricate designs using materials such as mohair.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Stick to your knitting — but be clear and firm on issues where the law is on your side.
    Neil Irwin, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This is a good time to schedule any gutter repairs that are needed.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • For example, the Santa Monica Pier has undergone two structural assessments since the turn of the century and a handful of smaller repairs.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Continue the holiday theme with a refreshing peppermint filling, or enjoy one last taste of fall with a delectable cardamom-pumpkin pie. 2.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to the three-tier wedding cake with a strawberry guava filling, a special birthday cake for the bride was brought out.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The day after the closing was announced something miraculous happened.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films presents The Count Of Monte Cristo, a new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic adventure novel that debuted at Cannes as the closing night film to a 12-minute ovation and sits at 97% with RT critics.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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