suturing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of suturingnext
as in sewing

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suturing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of suture
as in stitching
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches the doctor cleaned, sutured, and bandaged the wound

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  1. sewing
  2. repair
  3. closing
  4. knitting
  5. filling
Noun
  • During this time, shoppers should be able to grab major deals on everything from home decor and crafting supplies to sewing and baking essentials.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • When the conflict began, Collins established a sewing group in Cairo and sent finished products across the Egyptian border in collaboration with World Central Kitchen.
    Daniela De Lorenzo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of sewing
Noun
  • The closures needed for the repairs have caused gridlock for drivers and heavy losses to businesses.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
  • What's inside: The now-law transfers $227 million to the state's Helene disaster recovery fund, $100 million for a loan program for water and wastewater repairs after Helene and $100 million for loans to local governments in areas affected by the storm.
    Lucille Sherman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of repair
Noun
  • The investors claim that Macy’s real estate, including its flagship store at Herald Square in New York City, is worth up to $9 billion on the open market, nearly double Macy’s closing market value Monday of $4.7 billion.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn and Chris Isidore, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Passing power is readily available and the ten-speed is amenable to being flattened when trying to hit a closing gap in traffic.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of closing
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  • Inspired by her grandmother's knitting lessons and a love of oil painting and animals, Arundell creates intricate designs using materials such as mohair.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Stick to your knitting — but be clear and firm on issues where the law is on your side.
    Neil Irwin, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of knitting
Noun
  • Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione’s other meal choices in prison so far have included tacos or bean wrap filling, barbecue chicken or brown rice with vegetables, chicken tetrazzini, a hamburger, porcupine meatball, and mashed potatoes, per TMZ.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of filling
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