sew

verb

ˈsō How to pronounce sew (audio)
Definition of sewnext
as in to stitch
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 sew That search revealed that Hernandez Castillo had hidden six plastic tubes, wrapped in tape, with black mesh attached over the openings, inside black pockets sewn into his underwear. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 Sutras would be carried in a pouch or scraps of cloth with the name of a god sewn into kimonos. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 By the doorway to the catwalk two people sat toiling at desks, one hand-beading a piece of cloth and the other machine sewing a denim garment. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sew
  1. stitch
  2. suture
Verb
  • Simply grab red thread and stitch it along the outer edges of a bare nail.
    — Michella Oré, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
  • And for objects bigger than its FOV, Dwarflab Dwarf's mosaic feature stitches individual images together to give you a full picture.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stitch
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  • The first surgeries—suturing vaginal lacerations post-delivery—were reported in 1050 AD.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The nerves can be sutured back together to minimize pain, Bank said, but most breast surgeons haven’t been trained to do this.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of suture

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“Sew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sew. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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