seam 1 of 2

verb

Definition of seamnext
as in to file
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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seam

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noun

1
as in pleat

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as in suture

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Recent Examples of seam
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 The collection’s quiet confidence was amplified by intentional detailing, precise cut, seam and finish and pops of bright red among the neutrals. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Even better, there’s no center seam, helping prevent uncomfortable bunching. — Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2026 The wheels hammered the concrete, every seam a mortal threat. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seam
  1. file
  2. pleat
  3. suture
  4. scratch
  5. loop
  6. groove
  7. corrugation
  8. pucker
Verb
  • Customers filed lawsuits alleging Bacelar was buying dogs on the cheap from breeders, then misrepresenting them as rescues and charging high adoption fees, The Times reported.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Kate Whiteman, the woman who first filed a lawsuit against the men, died in late 2025 at age 45 in Australia.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of file
Noun
  • Valentino would create the draping himself by hand, one pleat at a time, Giammetti recalled.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In an appearance on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, Garner opted for a black, button-front vest styled with wide-leg, pleat-front trousers and a pair of pumps.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleat
Noun
  • Hillstrand cleans Ryan’s wound and tells the crew to get him suture tape.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Claire spent several hours in the local emergency room and was given a loose suture.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of suture
Verb
  • Starting left tackle Elijah Paige had been scratched in pregame warm-ups at Penn State.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Lee is forever grunting and scratching and clearing his throat.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of scratch
Noun
  • The 30-minute loop leaves plenty of time for aimless exploration and patient scavenging, but also provides enough pressure to require you to balance cautious patience with aggressive intent.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Reflecting this, flight paths show the aircraft made two loops to burn fuel before returning to land at LAS, per FlightAware.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of loop
Verb
  • And for more than two heady years, music lovers within a mile or two of the Sunset Junction area could groove to the wildly eclectic sounds of KBLT, a pirate radio station that operated from 1995 to 1998.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Michael Goessling remembers being eight years old and grooving to The Doobie Brothers.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of groove
Noun
  • Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
  • The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.
    — CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Definition of corrugation
Noun
  • For drinks, Quincy’s olives come with extra juice, and the Gilda Company’s boqueron gildas will furnish brine and pucker for the dirtiest of dirty martinis.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The pie’s center is wonderfully assertive with passion fruit and enough lime zest to make your lips pucker.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pucker

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“Seam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seam. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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