SEWING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

sewing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sewing

as in knitting

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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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unsewing

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Recent Examples of sewing

Noun

As screens are becoming more prominent parts of our everyday lives, people are returning to hands-on hobbies like baking, sewing, and crocheting, not just for the finished product, but for the process of making things itself. — Aliyah Rodriguez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 Ogunbiyi saw similarities between the process of braiding and sewing—a meticulous and repetitive action that could be automated—and began to envision a solution. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 June 2026

Verb

Gayle Wilson, who once worked as a blackjack dealer, enjoyed sewing and making stained glass, according to Lindley Funeral Homes. — David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026 Students walk past paintings of historical scenes that include Betsy Ross sewing an American flag and down hallways lined with portraits of the Founding Fathers. — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing

Noun

The lower levels, meanwhile, hold a movie theater displaying a wall dedicated to Heigl’s knitting hobby, plus a spa wing with a sauna and a multihead steam shower finished in honeycomb onyx.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Whether the goal is a romantic match, a new friend group or, as Yim discovered, an unexpected knitting group, the format is built for whatever kind of in-person connection shows up.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of knitting

Verb

But more than just making pretty designs, the threads in her needle were stitching a connection to her heritage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
In those days, the modern practice of stitching the details of each game onto the front of players’ shirts wasn’t common for non-tournament fixtures, so there’s no definitive, obvious proof on the kit itself.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026

Definition of stitching

Noun

Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
What began as an effort to save money has instead resulted in state investigations, court action, code violations and years of additional repairs.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Definition of repair

Verb

The company says the system would be able to perform hemorrhage control, wound repair, chest decompression, shrapnel extraction, and field suturing, stabilizing the patient until evacuation can be carried out.

— Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The issue was surrounding his leg amputation surgery, a procedure that involves stretching the muscles and suturing them to provide the bone with padding.

— Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of suturing

Noun

There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Chronic bodily states of indigestion, itchy skin, flatulence and slow-healing wounds were common and accommodated.

— Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of healing

Noun

In a note on Tuesday, analysts reaffirmed their year-end price target of 7,100 for the broad market index, representing a 5% drop from the week’s closing level.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
With the peloton boasting fresh legs, expect major fireworks in the closing kilometres.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of closing

Noun

Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.

— Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 30 June 2026
The downside is that the external spool holder is open to air, with no sealing, humidity control, or active drying.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026

Definition of sealing

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