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stitching

American  
[stich-ing] / ˈstɪtʃ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that stitches.

  2. a series or line of stitches.

  3. mending by means of sewing.


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Etymology

Origin of stitching

First recorded in 1515–25; stitch + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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It may well be true that stitching multicultural communities together requires us to be more curious, inclusive neighbors.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The youngster will need further surgeries, as her parents have been told repairing her heart is like "stitching jelly" and there is more pressure on it than is typical.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

ASML’s more advanced high numerical aperture EUV systems face stitching and design constraints that are slowing adoption from customers, Scemama notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Then, as you think about the enterprise, Glen made a good point: It is stitching it all together that is difficult.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“That’s gorgeous,” I say as I move in closer to examine the stitching.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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