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Recent Examples of seam
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Roll it up tightly and nestle it, seam side down, into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
—CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The best hiking pants earn their place in our packing list the hard way—through scree scrambles, sweaty switchbacks, and the kind of bushwhacking that tests each and every seam.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The top is seamed at the sides to accentuate the rounded shape, which dips lower in back.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Roll it up tightly and nestle it, seam side down, into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
—CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Noun
Unable to get outs with his four-seam fastball, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-hander became rattled, left to nibble with off-speed pitches.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The best hiking pants earn their place in our packing list the hard way—through scree scrambles, sweaty switchbacks, and the kind of bushwhacking that tests each and every seam.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seam
Verb
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Half a dozen Democrats, mostly younger progressives, have filed paperwork to challenge Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), 71, who has represented parts of the San Fernando Valley for nearly 30 years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The subtle pleat pattern gives the ruffle a refined character that pairs exceptionally well with quilts and starchy white duvet covers.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
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Whether selecting a minimalist wave header or a structured pinch pleat, these personalized details allow a room to shift seamlessly between different moods and light levels.—
Gretchen M. Stone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The suture in Elliott’s leg had torn, which meant nothing was protecting his femur from piercing through his skin.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Health care providers can perform X-Rays, put on splints and suture wounds, test for respiratory illnesses and viral infections such as COVID and strep throat and perform urine analysis, among other services.—
Jonny Williams,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That only scratches the surface of Dolphins possibilities in free agency.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Plastic cutting boards should be replaced every one to two years, or sooner if they’re deeply scratched.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Set up gentle boundaries during family talks to avoid old loops.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This gentle two-mile loop has forest views, scenic overlooks, and the chance to spot beavers or moose near the water.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The machine performed a routine of dance moves along with human dancers, grooving to the tune of popular Imagine Dragons soundtrack Believer.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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This will be a feel-good, get-on-your-feet and groove into the new year kind of party!—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.—
CMG Containers,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2024
Verb
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In the end, OG Scream scribe Kevin Williamson returned to direct and co-write Scream 7, rebuilding the story around Campbell's Sidney, now married to a police chief and running a coffeehouse in Pine Grove, Ind.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Also, Scream scribe Kevin Williamson finally is in the director’s chair for the seventhquel, which is a big deal for fans.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Seam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seam. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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