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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
  • The connection between Lifetouch and the Epstein files ties back to Black, a billionaire and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, which owns Lifetouch's parent company, Shutterfly.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Continue reading … LATE-NIGHT CLASH — GOP lawmaker fires back at Kimmel joke on immigration remarks, Epstein files.
    , FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Light scratches in just the poly can be remedied with a 'restoring' product like Rejuvenate.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Article’s Torme desk scratches the itch for office furniture that isn’t sterile or corporate-looking.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 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
  • Many come with attachments to lift pet hair and dander from curtains, upholstery and corners.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Periodically questioning those emotional attachments is a necessary step to mental health.
    Roger Van Zanen, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Bar Tab Dan Stahl grooves to a cover band in melting-pot midtown.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • But responsibility diffuses across developers, deployers, and users, and interaction loops remain private and unobservable.
    Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
  • E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Repeat layers twice more, omitting ricotta on the top layer.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Infused with vitamin E to condition the skin, the formula glides right over the cheeks without settling into creases.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
  • After a single use, these pans often become warped, dented, or weakened, leading to uneven heating and creases that can trap food residue and cause bacteria buildup.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Seams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seams. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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