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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
The princess seams on the front and back of the dress also add visual appeal and structure. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 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
Press the seams together, flip over so the seam is down, and shape gently into a ball. Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026 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, 6 Mar. 2026
  • When a legislator files a claim bill on behalf of the injured person, staff attorneys for the House and Senate act as a magistrate, and hold a hearing based on evidence from the trial or settlement, and beyond.
    Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That only scratches the surface of Dolphins possibilities in free agency.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Keep clean door mats inside and outside entrance areas to trap gritty dirt that scratches floors.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
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
  • No attachments will be accepted.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Australia’s Jump Street Films has unveiled its 2026 slate for the Jewish Australian Screen Fund, headlined by attachments including Shekhar Kapur, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Yael Abecassis and Shlomi Elkabetz, while simultaneously launching the inaugural Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After centuries of use, the board bore grooves and marks left by real human hands moving real pieces across its surface.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Bar Tab Dan Stahl grooves to a cover band in melting-pot midtown.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Tahoe Rim Trail At roughly 170 miles, the Tahoe Rim Trail circles the entire lake and offers everything from casual afternoon loops to multi-day backpacking epics.
    Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
  • In fact, certain habits that might seem helpful only reinforce anxious thought loops over time.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Look at the layers of soil and grass and measure how thick the layer of thatch is.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Roll the rug for storage rather than folding it to prevent creases and damage to the backing.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Holder photographed the original backdrops from 40 feet above on a sound stage, then digitally restored each image, smoothing creases and cracks in the fabric.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Seams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seams. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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