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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
They are accused of forging seals and official documents and said Huy had an Australian passport while Thuan had a Norwegian one. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Inspect the door gasket for cracks, tears, or brittleness that can weaken the seal and let heat escape. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
As Bryce Young settled into victory formation, ready to kneel and subsequently seal one of the best performances of his career to date, the fourth-year quarterback couldn’t help but hear it. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 The law, which initially took effect July 1, allows individuals convicted of other misdemeanors and some nonviolent felonies to petition the court to seal their records. — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 1 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
  • Probably no one in the world is yet willing to place a bet on Ella Langley or Sienna Spiro pulling off an album win on top of BNA and possible wins for their breakout signature songs, but stranger Cinderella stories have happened.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The petition had garnered more than 12,000 signatures as of Wednesday afternoon.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of signature
Verb
  • At 72, Bill Von Herbulis doesn’t let life in a wheelchair keep him from fishing and working his crab traps daily at the marina near his Florida home.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • For example, in 2021, a dozen Turkish bottom trawlers fishing illegally in the Aegean Sea tried to ram a Greek research vessel when the scientists began filming their activity.
    — Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fish
Verb
  • The attack raises the question of whether pilots should be able to lock cockpits from the inside, said Jason Burke in The Guardian – a measure introduced after 9/11 to prevent passenger hijackings.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The commission recommends people in the Asheville area purchase bear-resistant trash containers, or modify existing trash containers with straps, buckles or metal clasps to lock down the lids.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • Human authorization, autonomous execution Harmattan AI describes IRIFI as autonomous rather than fully independent.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Florida has separately crafted a Canadian prescription drug importation program with authorization from the federal government, but that initiative has stalled.
    — Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • In 2017, six Irish sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) were harvested from Cappoquin Estate in the southern part of Ireland.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The pastors, authors and avid outdoorsmen harvest several deer during hunting season each year, filling their freezers with venison to be eaten.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • But this also means the film has almost nothing to latch onto emotionally.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This bag from Away has a code lock that latches onto the zippers, preventing everyone but you and security from getting in.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of latch
Noun
  • Joby has led the industry in flight testing, manufacturing, and regulatory certification, helping set the standards the sector now follows.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Thursday’s announcement formally bans Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, and four other companies from the permanent labor certification process.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 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 15 Oct. 2026.

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