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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The band, whose unmistakable signature sound emanates from June Kuramoto’s formidable prowess on the koto, a Japanese stringed instrument, was formed in the 1970s in East Los Angeles by leader Dan Kuramoto.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Plancarte was added as a beneficiary in a handwritten amendment that appears to bear Rose’s signature.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Dann recounts the story of UConn football players who were fishing in the lake and caught a small-mouth bass.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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Some Yellowstone National Park rivers are closed to fishing due to low river flows and warm water temperatures, a federal park spokesperson confirmed on Friday July 18.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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
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In 1758, José Antonio de Cuervo was granted permission by the King of Spain to land in the town of Tequila, Mexico, to harvest blue agave.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Henry Hancock began to harvest the material there after the Civil War, shipping it off to San Francisco and other ports for construction projects.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 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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Complementing their efforts in innovation is sustainability which has been recognised with a Gold certification from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism, a Canadian organization that evaluates and supports tourism businesses in their sustainable development efforts.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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After Black Sabbath, Osbourne launched a hugely successful solo career, with his first seven solo albums going on to earn multi-platinum certifications in the United States.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
22 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 27 Jul. 2025.
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