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
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2025
Contractors will pour concrete into the tunnel to seal it off, the agency said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
File photo: The State Department seal is seen on the briefing room lectern at the State Department in Washington.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Noun
When the two sides argued over the summary judgment motion on March 21, the courtroom was sealed.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2025
Contractors will pour concrete into the tunnel to seal it off, the agency said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
For example, a class-action lawsuit launched in 2023 alleges that products with the Target Clean seal actually contained parabens, talc, and PFAS (forever chemicals linked to cancer and immune risks)—ingredients the Target Clean stamp claimed to exclude.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
File photo: The State Department seal is seen on the briefing room lectern at the State Department in Washington.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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President Trump’s signature legislation on knife's edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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Topline The Senate voted to advance President Donald Trump’s signature budget and spending bill to the floor, clearing a key despite some pushback from hard-right fiscal conservatives as a new estimate Sunday suggests the Senate bill could add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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For months after the killings, police followed Weger, a young lodge dishwasher who had fished and hiked in the park most of his life.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The pair once fished together in New York, and Cuomo visited Lamont in Hartford.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
Verb
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He is locked in a tight battle with Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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With new media deals already locked in, the league is riding the momentum into expansion despite the potential labor fight, which could create a possible work stoppage if a new accord isn’t agreed upon by the end of October.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Frightened for her daughter’s life, Paulina’s mother did not sign the authorization.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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At a press conference, Johnson said the War Powers Act of 1973, which limits presidential military action without congressional authorization, is unconstitutional.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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And the ideas harvested from the incubator can be shared, rated and developed on an ideas dashboard.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The caviar is cheap, Davis said, harvested from hybrid sturgeon species.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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For three days, Santi didn’t cry, didn’t latch, didn’t blink.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The administration also revoked Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, froze research funding, and pressed the university on DEI policies and campus protests.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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The independent health care accreditation and certification organization has launched a couple high-profile, high-tech partnerships in recent weeks.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Known for its abundance of agates found along the Pacific Ocean beach between Newport and Yaquina Head, Agate Beach is a popular spot for agate hunting, as well as other activities like clamming, surfing and wildlife viewing.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Spend a day out on the water with a boat and gear rentals for crabbing or clamming.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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