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Recent Examples of seams
James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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
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Atmos annually files a request to redo its rates, and has previously cited infrastructure improvements as a reason for increasing costs.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The District Attorney’s Office routinely files pretrial detention motions in cases involving these types of charges.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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And even though All the Little Houses is set in the ’80s, complete with Laura Ashley dresses and Jazzercise references, the novel scratches a thoroughly modern itch for real access to the inner lives of the kinds of alpha women who swarm our social media feeds.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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And this only scratches the surface—true economic impact stands to be even higher when considering what future scientific breakthroughs could achieve.—
Bob Sternfels,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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There are thoughtful details, such as lightweight all-metal construction, advanced shock mounts, and curved pop filters with magnetic attachments, ensuring durability and ease of use.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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But there are three additional attachments, too, that harness argon and are designed to spot-treat breakouts, reduce inflammation in smaller areas (like around the nose and eyes), and address breakouts on the back and legs.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Repeat layers twice more, omitting ricotta on the top layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When handling a wet or dry electric blanket, avoid creating sharp folds or creases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Seams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seams. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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