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  • present participle of stitch.
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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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The new parody is lurching and ungainly, though: Stitching parts of various things together seems to come easier to mad scientists than filmmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The following excerpt is adapted from Chapter 3 of Tyler’s memoir, Stitching Freedom: A True Story of Injustice, Defiance, and Hope, published by One Signal Publishers and set for release on Tuesday.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

Stitching cloud outlines on the back pocket of my black jeans makes me feel like a little kid doodling, and I lose myself in the process as two hours race by.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

Stitching both plots together creates a digital model of the area that shows the width and dimensions of the crack and allows tracking changes in between inspections.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2024

Stitching in golden thread covers the whole, matched by golden buttons and golden buckles on his tall boots.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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