seams 1 of 2

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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seams

2 of 2

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
  • The details of the cases were not proactively made public beyond being made available for review for anyone who files a request under the state's public records law.
    Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.
    Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The Science Behind the Hack Elkus explained that the marks often seen on white or light-colored dishes are metal deposits left behind by silverware, not scratches in the glaze.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Their relationship is both intrinsically unequal and romantic, one of many fraught attachments in Laing’s historical novel.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The light bar will be inspected and repaired, with any necessary additional mechanical attachments provided at no cost via Tesla Service.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And perhaps Edwards’ absence will force the likes of Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo to find more consistent offense grooves out of necessity and volume.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Six strong permanent magnets attach the X50’s sole dust filter to its bottom panel, and grooves at the base of its feet lock one edge into place.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Originally commissioned for Queen Maria Cristina in the late 19th century, the tiara features upright diamond loops with white pearls at the center of each sinuous turn.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In practice, these demos show neuromorphic AI achieving millisecond-range sensing and decision loops.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Repeat layers twice more, omitting ricotta on the top layer.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Iron Any Creases or Wrinkles Nothing blurs the beauty, color, and pattern of a beautiful curtain than wrinkles and creases.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
  • LaLonde also recommends shaking out your towels before moving them to the dryer to release any creases and wrinkles.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To complete the ensemble, braid your hair into two plaits and tie them with baby blue bows at the ends.
    Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Seams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seams. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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