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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

1
as in to fish

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as in to lock

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Recent Examples of seal
Noun
Some layers, like sandstone, contain honeycombed pores capable of holding CO2, while others, like mudstone, can act as impermeable seals, trapping the buoyant gas underground. — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026 The property will get new landscaping, and the parking lot will be seal-coated and restriped. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
Seal Cracks And Gaps Walk around the exterior of your home and seal any cracks or gaps near windows and doors with caulk or weatherstripping. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026 It can be used morning and night on clean, dry skin—just top it off with a moisturizer and be sure to seal it all in with SPF during the day. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 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
  • This summer, the hotel will open its signature restaurant, created in collaboration with top chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Candidate García has staunchly defended the moves, arguing the signature challenges are a long-running way to make sure candidates follow the rules.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of signature
Verb
  • Greenland’s new international airport in Ilulissat brings larger jets and direct flights from Copenhagen, part of an effort to expand tourism and diversify an economy reliant on fishing.
    — James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Qualifiers To qualify for The Champions Tournament, Bassmaster Elite Series anglers and MLF Bass Pro Tour anglers fished their respective 2026 tours throughout the year.
    — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of fish
Verb
  • Carbon dioxide removal refers to a raft of techniques to scrub carbon pollution from the atmosphere and lock it away.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • An allocator may lock up capital for a decade with a manager whose valuations will remain estimates for years.
    — Nili Sangani, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • The administration maintains its authorization was lawful, and no court has ruled on the dispute.
    — DAVID McHUGH, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Because the hot wallet used Multi-Party Computation (MPC), there was no single private key that could be used to immediately revoke the malicious EIP-7702 authorizations.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • Still, the particles released by the fusion reactions could be harvested to synthesize medical isotopes or process nuclear waste from fission reactors.
    — George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • So yes, food plots can be a critical element in consistently harvesting mature bucks.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026
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  • Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And Dickens, in particular, latched onto the idea—taking it as 100% fact that a human being could erupt in flames with no particular outside interference.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of latch
Noun
  • Blocking certification, the groups argue, would disenfranchise Alaskans by denying them representation and injecting chaos into the election outcome.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Engineers will first evaluate the R1-S on the ground before mounting it to a spacecraft for flight certification.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of certification
Verb
  • Goodbye to clam chowder, meatloaf, blue cheese dressing and ranch dressing made on site, pico mix, sliced ham, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, heavy cream, coleslaw and blue cheese.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Deputies tried to keep the man alert and clam to help avoid the venom's spread before medical personnel arrived, the Facebook post stated.
    — Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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