How to Use seam in a Sentence

seam

1 of 2 noun
  • But the seams can be part of the film’s style.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
  • Some four-seams were good, some two-seams were good.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Is your play area bursting at the seams?
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Transfer to a plate, seam side down.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The two-seam’s been working a lot.
    — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
  • His four-seam fastball has not lost a tick.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Place cake, seam side down, on a platter.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • His four-seam fastball got turned around twice.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Place seam-side down on the prepared plate.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • And then his four-seam every once in a while up high.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
  • If cans have rusted or burst seams, throw them out right away.
    — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Add 4 flautas to hot oil, seam sides down.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Both home-run balls came on first-pitch four-seam fastballs.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • The Garden would burst at the seams.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
  • All in all, some would liken this to a kind of cracking at the seams.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Nine of the balls Brown threw were four-seam fastballs.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The pants included a front seam with a mild wide-leg fit.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Flip the dough seam-side down on an unfloured surface.
    — Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Not one of those pitches had been a four-seam fastball.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
  • Always test on an inside seam first.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Check underneath seats and along seams where grime hides.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Place wrapped bundles seam side down on baking sheet.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Place seam-sides down on prepared baking sheets.
    — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • Place seam-sides down on prepared baking sheets.
    — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026
  • Kayfus hit a four-seam fastball that caught too much of the plate.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Webb threw his sinking, two-seam fastball just eight times.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Place, seam sides down, in prepared muffin cups.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Agents fall into the seam between them.
    — John Pritchard, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Brush rolled tortillas with oil; place seam side down on hot baking sheet.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Turn them right side out and gently tug and smooth the seams and pockets.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026

seam

2 of 2 verb
  • Gently wrap the dough roll around the can, seam side down, and pinch the ends well.
    — Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Place rollups seam side down in an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 3 Nov. 2017
  • Big is always up even against a non-shooter which leaves that seam to the rim open.
    — Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Wrap log around can, seam side down, gently pulling from center of log to stretch around.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Roll up tortillas and place in a microwave-safe dish just big enough to hold them, seam side down.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Then, lightly flour the tops of the loaves and place them in the baskets to proof, seam-side facing up.
    — Washington Post, 19 May 2021
  • The princess seams on the front and back of the dress also add visual appeal and structure.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • By 5 pm, the asphalt above it had softened and cracked, leaving a thick, humped seam across two lanes.
    — Aarian Marshall, Wired, 1 July 2021
  • Spread a layer of marinara in the bottom of the baking pan(s) and place crepes seam-side down on top of sauce.
    — cleveland, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Brush the far-side inside edge with the egg wash to seal the pastry, and set it on the prepared sheet pan, seam side down.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Be sure to overlap the cloth by several inches when seaming it.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
  • The top is seamed at the sides to accentuate the rounded shape, which dips lower in back.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
  • Arrange the pinwheels seam side down on serving plates, or use toothpicks to secure them.
    — Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2020
  • And because pull-on styles can sometimes be see-through, the seam-free center prevents any lines from showing.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2022
  • This will still protect you from rain, but seam tape can flake and lose its water-resistant properties over time.
    — Outdoor Life, 26 Jan. 2021
  • Place on cutting board, top with heaping 1/4 cup filling, roll up and place, seam side down, in baking dish.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2021
  • Look for rips, tears, and weak tent poles, and consider re-waterproofing your tent with a spray coating or seam sealant.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2021
  • Wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil, sealing it tightly, and place the packets seam-side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2021
  • Once all burritos have been filled and rolled, return to dry skillet, seam side down, to seal and toast to a golden brown color.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2021
  • Lightly roll the ball under your palm until smooth and round and place on the reserved plate, seam side down, draping with the tea towel.
    — Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020
  • Seam by seam, the future of fashion is taking fold and becoming more size-inclusive.
    — Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Scoop about ¼ cup of the tofu mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly and place seam side down into the baking dish.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2022
  • The skirt ends right at the knee for a somewhat modest appearance, but the small slit and seam detailing up the leg gives it a touch of flair.
    — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Use the parchment paper to roll the stromboli until seam-side down, then position it in the middle of the parchment.
    — Author: Meghan Splawn, Entrée, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2020
  • Since the shoulder seams unfasten under pressure, the armholes can't be used as makeshift nooses, either.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Since the shoulder seams unfasten under pressure, the armholes can't be used as makeshift nooses, either.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Pavel Zacha, playing in his 400th game, went cross-seam to McAvoy as a power play expired.
    — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Many factors, like fabric choice and seam design, can affect a parachute’s effectiveness.
    — New York Times, 7 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • These oxfords use a weatherproof construction with waterproof materials and seam sealing to keep your feet dry.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 19 Jan. 2023

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