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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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the first inning, when the Tigers both waited out Pivetta and ambushed him, three of his 18 four-seam fastballs were in the strike zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 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
In the sixth, left-hander Robbie Ray attacked Judge with four-seam fastballs until the three-time MVP turned on an inside heater and found barrel, sending a towering, two-run shot over the left-field fence to break the scoreless tie.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the first inning, when the Tigers both waited out Pivetta and ambushed him, three of his 18 four-seam fastballs were in the strike zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seam
Verb
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Herrera filed an appeal Thursday to the Kansas State Supreme Court, according to court documents.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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There are currently no criminal allegations against Mortensen, who filed a temporary restraining order against Paul and was granted temporary full custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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The structured waistband anchors the silhouette, a front pleat adds depth, and the longer hemline lengthens the leg.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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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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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
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The day started with bad vibes when two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start with a neck injury.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rookie Owen Caissie, a late addition to the starting lineup after original first baseman Christopher Morel was scratched with a left oblique strain, then drove in Edwards with a double to left-center.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Future closed-loop control systems will likely use online sensors and microfluidic regulators to maintain these within fetal norms.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Raven Loop tunnel was one of more than 480 pitches Boring Company received to build a one-mile long loop tunnel that is 12 feet in diameter.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Released at the top of the year, Vacancy, her third studio effort, highlights Lennox’s warm, buttery voice over the sultry grooves she’s known for.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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The planters are pockmarked and rough-cut; etched and grooved to mimic oyster reefs and mangrove roots.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
17 Mar. 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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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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Check out our interview below with the filmmaker and his producers, father and Gravity co-scribe Alfonso Cuarón and Gabriela Rodríguez.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Seam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seam. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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