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stitches

  • plural
    of stitch.
    stitch
    noun
    one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to leave behind it a single loop or portion of thread, as in sewing, embroidery, or the surgical closing of wounds.
  • present tense form
    of stitch (3rd person singular).
    stitch
    noun
    one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to leave behind it a single loop or portion of thread, as in sewing, embroidery, or the surgical closing of wounds.

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In one, she holds up a finger covered in red marker to look like blood, pretending to be a patient who asks how much stitches will cost, and is later shocked by the bill.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance, offering a quick-witted defence that had much of the courtroom in stitches.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

A week after her surgery, Nikita removed her own stitches.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

He does not have stitches and is not covered in gauze.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Not just the pirate games we used to play, but the morning J.T. cut his knee on a piece of broken glass and had to get stitches.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings