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
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Elevate connections and seal them with electrical tape.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
The automatic consequence for a confessor who breaks the seal of confession is excommunication – that is, banned, at least temporarily, from the sacraments of the church.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass; seal outside wall openings.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Elevate connections and seal them with electrical tape.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
The automatic consequence for a confessor who breaks the seal of confession is excommunication – that is, banned, at least temporarily, from the sacraments of the church.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Beginning Tuesday, members can add their signatures to the Massie discharge petition.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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What Happens Next Massie and Khanna need 218 signatures to force a vote on their bill on the House floor.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And in the early 1980s, Indiana finally found the cash to begin its own project in the form of the Nongame Wildlife Fund, which was money earmarked for the conservation of wildlife not typically hunted or fished.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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That’s the kind of potential awaiting catfish anglers who fish the Red near Lockport.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its low deductible and month-to-month coverage are pluses, as well, since most warranty companies lock you into a multi-year contract.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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In June, a White House official said the administration was preparing for the possibility of revoking the authorizations if trade negotiations with China collapsed.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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For example, the sectoral tariffs were imposed under separate authorization based on national security.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Co-owner Krissy Scommegna leads guests through the colorful farm operation, where chili peppers are grown, harvested, and transformed into vibrant powders that have become staples in Bay Area kitchens (and restaurants).—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Once the flower heads turn brown, go ahead and harvest the seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The entrepreneur has three children, and her eldest didn’t latch during her first attempt at nursing.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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Away from the spotlight, these two took the best from their rivalry, rather than the worst moments the public latched onto.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Firms with defensible Level 2 self-assessments and complete, current artifacts will move faster on awards where third-party certification is not yet required.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Breckenridge just became the first mountain resort in the state to earn Dark Sky certification for its dazzling nightscape.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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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 7 Sep. 2025.
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