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Recent Examples of suture
Kayla Greaves, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
That’s because a repair involves suturing the tear.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
There were also several distinctive abnormalities, such as a closed cranial suture that typically only fuses around age 65.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Verb
But how well that scar heals is largely based on your doctor’s suturing technique.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
That’s because a repair involves suturing the tear.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Noun
The sutures split open because of all the rubbing and the pressure from the swelling.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
There were also several distinctive abnormalities, such as a closed cranial suture that typically only fuses around age 65.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suture
Verb
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Loewe’s Puzzle bag, which Anderson introduced in his first collection, and which is made from soft leather cut into patchwork pieces and then stitched back together at rakish angles, is a choice non-blingy brag.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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There is also a Pocket Bag, a mini bag which is designed with crochet and stitching detailing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Construction is premium: buttons are clicky, body has seams, and everything feels sturdy.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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One unique feature of the ball gown was the outer layer was constructed to have no side seams.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So far, as Yon reports, there are only abutments, but soon there will be a span over water.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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An abutment, or a connecting structure, is placed on top of or built into the implant to connect it to the replacement tooth (called a crown).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
1 Aug. 2024
Noun
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The Breville Sous is available in three sizes: 9, 12, and 16 cups— and all fit an extensive array of attachments.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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In Buddhism, happiness equates freedom from suffering, or Nirvana, which is achieved by understanding and ending the cycle of attachment and craving, which are seen as the root causes of suffering.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Crisp articulation of ideas trumps verbosity, fostering a culture that treasures originality and respect for the reader’s time.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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To be sure, the country has never lived up to the loftiest articulation of its values in either its domestic politics or its international behavior.—
Alexander Cooley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Suture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suture. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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