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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
Over the years, Best of Beauty became the seal that guides hands across shelves by empowering Allure readers with the knowledge of what makes a product great… long before the advent of social media and the ubiquitous #GRWM. — Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Oct. 2026 On top of that, the plugs offer passive isolation (the seal of the bud) and adaptive sound masking (soothing audio tracks that help cover up your beloved’s snoring). — Jessica Sager, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
And for anyone who likes their coastal digs mostly white but not entirely without a little whimsy, the wallpaper might just seal the deal. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Goaltenders Spencer Knight and Arvid Söderblom have tried their best to seal the leaks, but the dam has overflowed early on. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 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
  • He is alleged to have forged West’s signature on the permit application, but the telephone number listed was his own, the arrest affidavit said.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
  • From Burbank to West Covina, lines tend to form out the door at each of the chain’s locations, with patrons ordering boxes of their signature potato balls, cheese rolls and other pastries.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of signature
Verb
  • To drink, Chiasson ordered his usual, a gin Martini, recalling fondly how Glück would fish the olives out of his glass.
    — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Five others remained missing in Baja California, including three in Ensenada and a father and son who went fishing Saturday in San Felipe, on the Gulf of California, and never returned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fish
Verb
  • In a Facebook post, the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office warned all residents north of Appaloosa Drive and South of John Call Road near the Yukon Road area to lock all doors and windows and remain inside.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At its secret premiere at the Telluride Film Festival last month, audience members were required to lock their phones in pouches and warned that security guards with night-vision goggles would be watching for anyone trying to record the screening.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • The deal, however, remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Endeavor nurses needed at least 30% of potential bargaining unit members to sign union authorization cards to file the election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • This year’s grape harvest was one of the earliest in decades for some regions, with significantly less tonnage harvested following weather events in the spring that led to smaller grape clusters.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Photograph by Faiz Abu Rmeleh / Getty On Friday, a group of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers who were harvesting olives in the West Bank.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • Simply latch and unlatch to organize your favorite items in seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Content creators latch onto specific sticky moments, and the context created by the atmosphere informs coverage, especially for journalists covering the runways with a wider cultural lens.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of latch
Noun
  • The latest agreements secure suppliers for two important aircraft systems, but Vertical must still complete development, integration, and regulatory certification before Valo can enter commercial service.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Halal certification covers how the chickens are processed, and the company says its birds are hand-processed according to Halal requirements.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 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 24 Oct. 2026.

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