SEAM Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

seam 1 of 2

verb

Definition of seam

as in to file

to mark with or as if with a line or groove in fencing circles it is a mark of honor to have one's face seamed with saber cuts

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noun

as in pleat

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as in suture

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Recent Examples of seam

Verb

The collection’s quiet confidence was amplified by intentional detailing, precise cut, seam and finish and pops of bright red among the neutrals. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026 The bottoms boast statement seams that instantly make your legs look miles long. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

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The second reason was that his sinking, two-seam fastball was getting pounded. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Then, two batters later, reliever Kyle Hurt threw a four-seam fastball down the middle of the plate, and Machado rocketed the pitch to the center field wall beyond the grasp of a leaping Pages. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seam

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Now a union spokesperson says employees might file a complaint with a state board intended to protect public employees.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Frevola and Cutbirth have filed a separate lawsuit against the Florida House over its handling of the investigations, alleging that the investigative reports left out key details.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of file

Noun

In addition to changing the lighting and painting the walls, Miranda-Martin prioritized the window treatments, with pinch pleat curtains from Ikea.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The chic quarter-button front, preppy collar, and inverted back pleat add understated yet fashion-forward details, making this an easy, polished look prepared for whatever’s on the itinerary.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

Definition of pleat

Noun

Warner was confined to a walking boot, crutches and a scooter for six weeks after surgery to allow the bone to heal and the sutures to fully close.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 26 May 2026
He was born with single suture sagittal craniosynostosis — a condition in which skull bones fuse too early in infancy, potentially causing problems with brain growth — and had six major surgeries by age 10.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

Definition of suture

Verb

Some scratches early in this past season led to reports of Mintyukov requesting a trade, but the smooth-skating blueliner improved his play and settled in on Anaheim’s second defense pairing.

— Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 July 2026
In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of scratch

Noun

Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of loop

Verb

Snow sings about getting her princess groove back, butts heads with her Evil Queen stepmother (a campy Gal Gadot) and gets a little help from her short new friends.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026
In the game, as in real life, dancers groove in the iconic Cheesman Park Pavilion.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

Definition of groove

Noun

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
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

Definition of corrugation

Verb

For example, educators at Mount Sinai are using AI scribe transcripts to analyze trainees’ communication skills and provide targeted feedback.

— Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
An original spec from scribes Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows, the project landed at Universal in 2022.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Definition of scribe

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