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
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The wide-leg silhouette keeps things modern, while the pull-on waistband seals the deal on all-day comfort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Subaru has a product to seal possible cylinder head gasket issues, and some manufacturers even build a sealer into their coolant formulas.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Federal Reserve is quietly seeking to quash those subpoenas, in a closed-door legal fight that remains under seal due to grand jury secrecy rules, CBS News previously reported.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The wide-leg silhouette keeps things modern, while the pull-on waistband seals the deal on all-day comfort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Schulte scored 12 second-half points to help seal the win.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Subaru has a product to seal possible cylinder head gasket issues, and some manufacturers even build a sealer into their coolant formulas.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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The ground-floor restaurant serves a mean smash burger, pepped up with New Mexico’s signature green chile.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The yeast in particular gives them that signature bready flavor.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her dad did great the next few years, Kristy said, going fishing and taking daily walks in the country.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sardines—the tiny, stinky fish your grandmother probably stocks in her pantry—are the newest beauty food.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agreement caps Live Nation’s long-term exclusivity contracts, historically used to lock venues into its system, at four years, and venues will be permitted to allocate a portion of their ticket inventory to rival platforms, the Politico report added.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Glossy Top Coat, to lock in the designs and add some shine.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, simply being in the country without authorization — for example, after overstaying a visa — is generally a civil violation, according to immigration advocates.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Policymakers should build on this progress by strengthening transparency and accountability, increasing oversight of step therapy and prior authorizations, and ensuring clinical decisions remain in the exam room.—
Alex Mejia Garcia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Once the roots are about as wide as your finger, harvest carrots by pulling them up with a lifting-twisting motion, or use a gardening fork to gently lever long roots free from the soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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The flowers and roots can be harvested for making tea, and the flowers can be used to make dandelion wine.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now, some are latching onto the wave of anti-OpenAI sentiment to voice broader critiques of the company.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Overhead bins got latched doors that same decade, to keep luggage from toppling onto passengers’ heads.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brand has also been awarded both Green Key Global and Green Key Mexico certifications.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kirk, 33, was sentenced to four months in prison and had his certification as a law enforcement officer revoked by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, in effect banning him from working as a police officer in the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The town boasts a fascinating history of shipbuilders, sea captains, clamming, and foreign trade.—
Daisy MacLellan,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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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 12 Mar. 2026.
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