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Definition of seamnext
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

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Recent Examples of seam
Verb
Since the shoulder seams unfasten under pressure, the armholes can't be used as makeshift nooses, either. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025 The top is seamed at the sides to accentuate the rounded shape, which dips lower in back. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
The blow came after the right-hander threw a four-seam fastball that nearly hit Trout’s face. Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026 Patrick pounded the strike zone with his cutter, sinker and four-seam fastball. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seam
Verb
  • Inside the media center, rows of workstations equipped with laptops and charging points allow reporters to file stories.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Pratt filed to run for mayor in February and was in second place behind Mayor Karen Bass in a recent poll by the Luskin school.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The careful pleat on this platform bed is really speaking to me.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The goblet style offers a subtle twist on the pinch pleat, creating a slightly more decorative look at the top of the panel.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • However, the deep sutures that surgeons place can take eight to 12 weeks or more to fully dissolve.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Avoid using abrasive tools, which can scratch the door’s surface and prevent a streak-free finish.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Schmitt scratched, Encarnacion gets first start First baseman Casey Schmitt was scratched from Friday’s starting lineup due to lower back tightness.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Apollo 13's unplanned lunar loop sent it 248,655 miles (400,171 kilometers) from Earth, farther than any humans had ever gone before.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In emphasizing feel and groove over story, though, Crockett inadvertently reveals his cards.
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The planters are pockmarked and rough-cut; etched and grooved to mimic oyster reefs and mangrove roots.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
  • Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic returned to direct the sequel from a script written by returning scribe Matthew Foget.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
  • One ride made this scribe a believer My highly unscientific, one-time test run may not prove much.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Seam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seam. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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