Synonyms of seal

seal 1 of 2

noun

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.

Related Words

• signature
• authorization
• certification
• permission
• stamp
• license
• permit
• consent
• clearance
• warrant
• granting
• sanction
• allowance
• leave
• imprimatur
• green light
• accreditation
• concurrence
• pass
• patent
• liberty
• agreement
• sufferance
• tolerance
• acceptance
• grant
• concession
• assent
• acquiescence
• toleration
• OK
• accord

Dissimilar Words

• refusal
• denial
• rejection
• injunction
• revocation
• veto
• suppression
• exclusion
• ban
• repression
• embargo
• deterrence
• prohibition
• discouragement
• interdiction
• proscription

seal

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to fish

Related Words

• fish
• harvest
• clam
• whale
• reap
• pick
• shrimp
• accumulate
• gather
• forage
• garner
• trap
• capture
• hay
• hunt
• glean
• cut
• net
• mow
• grow
• snare
• crop
• bag
• raise

Dissimilar Words

• plant
• sow
• seed

2

as in to lock

Related Words

• lock
• latch
• secure
• shut
• fasten
• chain
• bar
• batten (down)
• bolt
• close
• stop
• bang
• slam

Dissimilar Words

• open
• unlock
• unseal
• unfasten
• unlatch
• unbolt
• unbar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seal

Noun

Chris Lowe, a professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at California State University Long Beach, said the single-bite attack was consistent with his theory that a great white shark mistook Fox for a seal or sea lion. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

That infamous burping seal was proof that whatever was inside was still fresh, and could replace the next meal that a woman would otherwise have had to prepare herself. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Verb

Wild finish Closer Tanner Scott recorded a five-out save to seal the victory on a wild double play that included a pickle between third and home. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Inspectors instructed the manager of the long-standing corner diner in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood to remove all roach carcasses and to tightly seal the bottom of the main door and basement door to prevent more pests from entering. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026