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Definition of seamsnext
present tense third-person singular of seam
as in files
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

plural of seam

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Recent Examples of seams
Verb
Dealers are to inspect and seal the body seams as well as inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
French seams, which both require more materials and require more construction time than other finishing options; the seam allowance is long enough to allow the raw edge to be folded back and hidden away with tiny, invisible stitches. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seams
Verb
  • Disney Legend Bob MatheisonDisneyland files permits to begin construction on new parking garage recalled the construction of an Adventureland stage that featured a waterfall, according to the D23 Disney Legends website.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
  • That depends on whether a taxpayer files electronically or submits a paper return, as well as whether the IRS identifies any problems with a filing.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • There are certainly some top-notch barbecue restaurants that made the cut, but the Michelin selection barely scratches the surface of the South’s long, proud barbecue tradition.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The affidavit said that the victim suffered minor injuries, including a bruise on her left eye and scratches on the right side of her neck.
    Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • How’s life watching all your little attachments work around you in different aspects of your wrestling life?
    Joey Hayden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Key features of the self-standing stick vacuum are the tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments like the upholstery tool for streamlined cleaning.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and grooves for a unique way to dress them up.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
  • In the spring, Caltrans intends to remove the channelizers and put in what are called rumble strips — in this case, grooves in the roadway — from the School-State Park turnoff to Newport Coast Drive, to gently jar off-course drivers to attention.
    Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Repeat layers twice more, omitting ricotta on the top layer.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Gibbens flashed tremendous instincts versus a Dolphins offense designed to quickly displace defenders and create creases with motion and misdirection.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Permanent press is a specialized setting designed to keep creases to a minimum.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026

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“Seams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seams. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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