caulk

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Recent Examples of caulk Services provided include attic insulation, energy efficient refrigerators, energy efficient furnaces, weatherstripping, caulking, low-flow showerheads, water heater blankets, and door and building envelope repairs which reduce air infiltration. Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Homeowners should check their basement windows to make sure they're properly sealed and caulked, Barrick said. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Learn how to remove mold from your shower caulking (or replace it if necessary) and see how to prevent it from accumulating in the first place. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 Seal up your home — and your food Make sure all cracks and crevices in your home are sealed off, windows and screens are in good repair and all your wires, plumbing and things of the like that run to the outside are caulked. Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caulk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caulk
seal
Verb
  • Maxi Kleber scored and Reaves made two free throws to help seal the win for the Lakers (32-19).
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Food-grade mineral oil or a butcher block conditioner helps seal the wood and maintain its rich, natural color.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Caulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caulk. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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