as in signature
an official mark that is stamped on paper or on a small piece of wax to show that something (such as a document) is genuine and has been officially approved
The paperwork must have a notary's seal.
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Recent Examples of seal
Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The underground pit-like entryway had a door sealed with a rock slab, photos show.
—Aspen Pflughoeft
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.
—ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
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Noun
And if this were really about advancing a global conservative agenda, propping up a former president whose fate is all but sealed does little to help the cause.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The underground pit-like entryway had a door sealed with a rock slab, photos show.
—Aspen Pflughoeft
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Verb
Outdoor lights typically contain seals to protect against rain; however, these seals are not built to withstand the high pressure of a pressure washer.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.
—ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Reilly cemented her reality TV legacy with back-to-back appearances on Big Brother — appearances that were filled with tears, endurance wins, and a signature laugh that viewers either loved or loved to hate.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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If reporters include pronouns in their e-mail signatures, the administration doesn’t return their e-mails.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Seven years ago, he was run over by boat while fishing one January night near the Pennybacker Bridge.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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On one hand, anglers in the Treasure Valley who don’t usually get to catch walleye now have an opportunity in Lake Lowell to fish and to help with population control.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The rising star is already locked and loaded with two other big movies after this.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Smith, 26, ranked fourth among all NFL interior offensive linemen in ESPN’s survey of coaches, executives and scouts, so the Chiefs would love to lock in a multi-year deal.—
Pete Grathoff
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Medicare Advantage plan members can face prior authorization for many services, whereas Original Medicare has considerably fewer situations requiring approval.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In January, the US Food and Drug Administration gave marketing authorization to certain nicotine pouches for the first time, allowing sales of 10 flavors of popular brand Zyn to help adult smokers quit or cut back on their tobacco use.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Hand harvested, the grapes undergo fermentation and then age 77% in French oak barrels for 9 months and 23% in cement tanks.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Smartphone voice assistants, cameras, or microphones to harvest data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Not exactly definitive, but the kind of circumstantial evidence people latch onto and start dating rumors over.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 July 2025
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Their front legs are equipped with claws to latch onto their prey and inject a venomous saliva.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The upcoming launch will be the first operational flight of ULA's new rocket with a pair of US military payloads, following two certification flights in 2024.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Casey Blaine, the company's senior regulatory counsel, set up a phone call earlier this week with an ADOT employee to discuss the certification process.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Known for its abundance of agates found along the Pacific Ocean beach between Newport and Yaquina Head, Agate Beach is a popular spot for agate hunting, as well as other activities like clamming, surfing and wildlife viewing.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Spend a day out on the water with a boat and gear rentals for crabbing or clamming.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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