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darning

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verb

present participle of darn
as in stitching
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches in the old days, holes in socks had to be darned by hand

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Noun
  • Arielle led a session on DJing, while other subjects included sewing, cooking and woodworking, The Washington Post reported.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Hair Extensions Hair extensions and weaves are hairpieces added to natural hair through clips, sewing, tape, or glue.
    Patty Weasler, RN, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • While the old guard will probably stick to their traditional knitting, there is a growing new guard with a much more open mind.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Highland Park is welcoming a new knitting and fabric arts shop.
    Linh Ta, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Eating an adequate amount of protein-rich foods can help with everything from satiety to blood sugar management, mood control to muscle growth (and repair), and healthy hormones, too.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
  • After the Build: Maintenance and Long-Term Expenses Plan for maintenance expenses: Once the ADU is complete, anticipate regular maintenance and repair costs.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • He’s finished top-20 in all five starts this year including T10 at The Players Championship and 2nd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after holding the 54-hole lead and leading into the closing holes.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • One of the documentary's closing scenes shows Anitta hosting an extravagant 60th birthday party for her dad, who never had one thrown for him.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Apr. 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
  • After nearly three decades, Bad Boy still plays things relatively straight in the burger universe: proudly calorie-packed and filling.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Darning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darning. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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