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suturing

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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suturing
Noun
  • As the slowest person to ever pick up a sewing needle, Samantha was told she would not be allowed to make any moves, but could use her words to try to influence the others.
    Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • One day a week was devoted to knitting and sewing items such as socks, sweaters, afghans and quilts, with another day reserved for making surgical dressings for casualty stations, according to the report.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Remove inaccurate, negative information on your credit report with a credit repair company.
    Alexandria White, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Nearly one-third say their home purchase negatively impacted their finances, due in part to escalating costs for taxes, insurance and repairs.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This looked like the player who two-putted every green in the final round at St. Andrews, who missed two short putts in the closing stretch at Pinehurst No. 2 last summer to watch Bryson DeChambeau hoist that U.S. Open trophy.
    Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • As of April 14, however, closing sales were ongoing.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Johanne starts having dark thoughts of other students joining Johanna in a knitting circle to which she’s not invited.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Made from soft yarn cotton, these mats are created using intricate knitting techniques, giving them a soft, cushioned feel underfoot.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Suturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suturing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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