unseal

verb

un·​seal ˌən-ˈsēl How to pronounce unseal (audio)
unsealed; unsealing; unseals

transitive verb

: to break or remove the seal of : open

Examples of unseal in a Sentence

The court unsealed the documents in the Douglas trial today.
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The magnetic lid is easy to operate and access without having to zip and unzip all the time or leave it sitting there unsealed during a picnic. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025 Some of Epstein’s victims didn’t object to unsealing the documents but urged caution about releasing information that could identify victims and raised concerns about the government’s motivations. The Hill Staff, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025 Casada and Cothren first walked into the courthouse in 2022, when the corruption charges against them were unsealed. Amber Roberson, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025 In the New York case, a 79-count grand jury indictment that was unsealed Tuesday charges RCI, five of its executives and the three clubs in Manhattan with conspiracy, bribery, tax fraud and other crimes. Dave Collins, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unseal

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unseal was in the 12th century

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“Unseal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unseal. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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unseal

verb
un·​seal ˌən-ˈsē(ə)l How to pronounce unseal (audio)
ˈən-
: to break or remove the seal of

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