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noun

Definition of sealnext
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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verb

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as in to fish

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as in to lock

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Recent Examples of seal
Noun
This shark incident comes as numerous sharks have been spotted close to the Maine coastline, as the apex predators hunt for seals. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Indiana law requires absentee ballots to be initialed by both a Republican and a Democratic election judge and include the signature and the seal of the county clerk. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Compressed color values—in contrast to the wide modulations in tone that Cassatt allowed elsewhere—heighten the sense of mass, while unexpected bright blue outlines seal their contours. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Remove any excess glue stuck in the nozzle, which can dry and seal the bottle shut. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
  1. signature
  2. fish
  3. lock
  4. authorization
  5. harvest
  6. latch
  7. certification
  8. clam
Noun
  • Such a scent—defined by its brightness, as well as its signature woody and spicy character—is comprised of fresh ginger and cedar notes with the smokiness of vetiver and the roundness of tonka beans.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The latest iteration opened in summer 2025, and true to Casetta’s signature style, the vibe is understated yet curated.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of signature
Verb
  • More than a week later, another beaver bit a 19-year-old man fishing from the park’s shoreline on Wednesday.
    — Maia Nehme, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The pair, who often get called by each other’s names, recently spent a weekend fishing together.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fish
Verb
  • While the 37-year-old Heyward signed an extension that runs through 2027 this offseason, giving the Steelers more time to build depth on their defensive front, retaining Benton helps Pittsburgh lock down quality depth.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Experts encourage people living in bear-prone areas to lock doors, keep trash and other food sources stored in bear-proof containers and avoid putting out bird feeders.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • Her husband was arrested, charged with abuse of a corpse without authorization and taken to Plano City Jail.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The program began in 2024 with an administrative action by President Joe Biden, with no authorization from Congress.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • Their sustainable food and beverage operations include harvesting fruit and vegetables from their on-site pesticide-free garden and their ongoing relationships with local farmers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Climate change is narrowing the window for harvesting wine grapes, forcing winemakers to make quick decisions when even a few days can mean the difference between a good vintage and a bad one.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, perhaps the EU’s leading right-wing immigration restrictionist, latched onto the Ceuta episode.
    — Kelsey Norman, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Enterprises tend to latch onto one of those facts and build an entire position around it.
    — Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of latch
Noun
  • Stephanie Pope, the CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, recently commented about seat certification delays.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Coaches are required to earn CPR certification every two years.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of certification
Verb
  • Along the Atlantic coast of Europe a cancer riddles the golden carpet shell clam, Polititapes aureus, yet genotyping showed its cells are not that clam’s at all.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Spend a day out on the water with a boat and gear rentals for crabbing or clamming.
    — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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