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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Ohtani broke the seal with that second home run of the night.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Chris Feil, Vulture, 6 June 2025
As Barca sealed a domestic treble under Hansi Flick in his maiden term, reports began to circulate regarding a pursuit of Espanyol’s breakout star Joan Garcia.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Noun
For 26 minutes, Cardoso put on a clinic for post play — diving to the low block for layups, crashing through defenders to draw fouls and slipping under her man for seals.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Ohtani broke the seal with that second home run of the night.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Verb
Once again, this bracket format shows that a queen’s chances are all but sealed after their second episode.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 6 June 2025
As Barca sealed a domestic treble under Hansi Flick in his maiden term, reports began to circulate regarding a pursuit of Espanyol’s breakout star Joan Garcia.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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The restaurant, a 43-year landmark between Fort Worth and Arlington, has been cleaned throughout, and its signature toy train is again clickety-clacking around the dining room ceiling.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The Pacers have one of the league’s fastest and best offenses with a signature style of getting the ball off the rim or out of the basket as fast as possible and pushing it up the floor.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In the past, the program has drawn a handful of parents who aren’t able to teach their kids to fish.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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The spot itself isn’t easy to fish from, Dahl explains.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
Verb
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How to Register With This DraftKings UFC Promo Code Signing up with DraftKings Sportsbook is the only way to lock in this 60-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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As the manhunt continues, the sheriff’s office has advised residents in neighboring counties to lock their doors, including on outbuildings and sheds, and leave their outdoor lights on and their blinds open.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The government is also now appealing to the public to help find and deport people in the country without authorization.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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UniCredit has built a surprise stake in Commerzbank of 28% since September through derivatives and has the European Central Bank's authorization to hold up to 29.9% in the lender.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
Verb
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In a non-hurricane year, Fulford expects to harvest 1,200 pounds of cotton lint per acre.—
Rose Schnabel,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Next year’s students can also plan to keep a few plants to harvest by early September during non-school hours.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Nothing sends a shiver down the spine like finding a tick latched onto your skin after a hike.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Months after ads for lactation cookies by the pregnant cookbook author Molly Baz were pulled down from Times Square for being too racy, Bobbie put a postpartum Ms. Baz back up there with her newborn latched to one breast and a can of its formula in one hand.—
Alisha Haridasani Gupta,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had ordered the termination of Harvard’s SEVP certification, citing the university’s refusal to turn over the conduct records of foreign students requested in April by her agency.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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That often means that not only are beautiful, grandiose ideas left on the cutting-room floor, but even coffeemakers can get nixed for not passing certification.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Verb
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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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One of my goals for 2024 was to do more fishing, crabbing and clamming.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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