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
Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The seal symbolizes the monarch's approval of state documents, meaning the decision is now official, legal and final.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, arrived to address the chaos, but curse users and spirits plotted to seal him away.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The invoice, which bears the signature and company seal of al Jamal, shows that his firm, Al Jamal International, had offices in Syria and Russia, and cites a brief meeting that included Oleg Gordeev, who later became president of Russneft.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The seal symbolizes the monarch's approval of state documents, meaning the decision is now official, legal and final.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Carson Etnire had an interception in the final minute to seal the game.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, arrived to address the chaos, but curse users and spirits plotted to seal him away.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Kansas freshman Kohl Rosario walked into Allen Fieldhouse without his signature bushy mustache.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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The front of the house is faced almost entirely in Meier’s signature grid of white aluminum panels, while the back is mostly glass that showers the interior spaces with natural light.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His father taught him from a young age how to fish, mountain climb and ride motorcycles.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Meanwhile, Michelle, who manages to fish the keys to her chains out of a deceased Don's pocket, has the opportunity to escape her captivity.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fortune has previously reported that retailers lock in holiday assortments months in advance, and 2025’s tariff volatility has forced last‑minute reorders, product cuts, and pricing shifts—conditions that especially strain small operators with thin margins and limited credit lines.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Simply creating an account will be enough to lock in this part of the offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, attorneys representing businesses that sued the administration said using IEEPA in that way would require explicit authorization from Congress.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The agency, which handles employment authorization renewals, said its current processing time is four months in 80% of cases.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Under optimum conditions, the coatings can harvest up to 390 mL of water per square metre each day – enough for a 12-square-metre surface to supply the daily drinking needs of one person, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Each affords particular outlets for decompressing and harvesting the stressors of high-capacity jobs.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the absence of whales, sucker fish avoid predators by seeking other large creatures to latch onto, including manta rays, dolphins and unlucky scuba divers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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This sent Teddy down a rabbit hole of Internet conspiracy theories that ultimately led to him latching onto the idea that Michelle is an alien-in-disguise from the Andromeda galaxy who was sent to Earth as part of a plot to wipe out humanity.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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The countries that have a Baltic coastline today, excluding Russia, could agree to a new treaty requiring ships to meet certain standards of insurance and certification to be allowed to navigate the Baltic—for example, on grounds of ecological protection.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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During the investigation, the AG’s office confirmed the nurses who were forced to make these training repayments only received the typical on-the-job training and did not gain a portable credential or standalone certification.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Go crabbing, clamming, hiking, or mushroom foraging with a guide, head out for a fat-tire bike ride, or enjoy a beach bonfire, already set up for you, for the coziest way to end a day on the coast.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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In 1968, Stanley Kubrick introduced HAL 9000’s unblinking red eye and eerily clam, smug voice in 2001: A Space Odyssey.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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