SEWING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

sewing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sewing

as in knitting

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sewing

2 of 2

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

Workshops focused on crafts, collage, sewing and press-on nails can be found inside the Casselberry Art House along with a DJ booth spinning vinyl records. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 Boone says Michaels has been ramping up its classes and events—the store hosts birthday parties, holiday crafting classes, sewing classes, and even seasonal events like pumpkin-decorating contests. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

Many continued sewing their own dresses, but incrementally made items that were more colorful or elaborate, or had different silhouettes. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026 Draped over crisp salmon like in this rice bowl (mole instead of spicy mayo; radishes instead of cucs); this is a form of recipe development, sewing together patches into a colorful quilt. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing

Noun

Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
So, Demorest told one of her knitting friends, who got to work with her needles.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of knitting

Verb

The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
These colonial reenactors spend their free time stitching historically accurate uniforms and portraying Revolutionary War figures.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of stitching

Noun

In addition, many stations are woefully dirty and could use cleaning, repairs and a coat of paint.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Back-to-school season is underway, and school personnel have been busy cleaning, doing repairs and setting up classrooms for the 2026-27 academic year.

— Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 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

Four humble ingredients come together inside a tortilla to make something transcendent — melty, fluid, fleetingly crunchy, soft, toothsome, rich and filling.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Krispy Kreme rolled out a Maple Cheesecake Doughnut with cheesecake filling, maple icing, graham crunch and a maple drizzle.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of filling

Noun

Golden Tempo, meanwhile, assumed his position near the back of the field as his deep closing style has delivered huge glory in the past.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
However, it’s best known for being an online-only provider, so the entire mortgage process, from first contact to closing, can take place online.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

Noun

Cincinnati recruit Ronnie Gomiller ran for three TDs in the fourth, while Florida commit Raheem Floyd returned an interception 35 yards for a game-sealing TD.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Speedy Onix Vazquez caught two touchdown passes and two-way player Ben Ford had a touchdown catch and a game-sealing interception.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

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