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
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Elevate connections and seal them with electrical tape.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
The State Department seal is seen on the briefing room lectern ahead of a briefing by State Department spokesperson Ned Price at the State Department in Washington, January 31, 2022.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass; seal outside wall openings.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Elevate connections and seal them with electrical tape.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Use commercial seals or plywood to cover attic and ground vents.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
The State Department seal is seen on the briefing room lectern ahead of a briefing by State Department spokesperson Ned Price at the State Department in Washington, January 31, 2022.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Beginning Tuesday, members can add their signatures to the Massie discharge petition.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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What Happens Next Massie and Khanna need 218 signatures to force a vote on their bill on the House floor.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And in the early 1980s, Indiana finally found the cash to begin its own project in the form of the Nongame Wildlife Fund, which was money earmarked for the conservation of wildlife not typically hunted or fished.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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That’s the kind of potential awaiting catfish anglers who fish the Red near Lockport.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its low deductible and month-to-month coverage are pluses, as well, since most warranty companies lock you into a multi-year contract.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Being undocumented in the United States, whether by crossing the border without authorization or overstaying a visa, is typically considered a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Co-owner Krissy Scommegna leads guests through the colorful farm operation, where chili peppers are grown, harvested, and transformed into vibrant powders that have become staples in Bay Area kitchens (and restaurants).—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Once the flower heads turn brown, go ahead and harvest the seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Typically said when someone copies a trend, latches onto a friend's obsession, or just teases in a playful way.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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That against-the-odds spirit is what the documentary crew latches onto as the thread tying their story together.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Firms with defensible Level 2 self-assessments and complete, current artifacts will move faster on awards where third-party certification is not yet required.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Breckenridge just became the first mountain resort in the state to earn Dark Sky certification for its dazzling nightscape.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 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 8 Sep. 2025.
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