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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
These products are designed to dissolve common washer buildup without overwhelming pumps, seals, or drainage systems. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026 Toss expired food, wipe down shelves and drawers, and clean the door bins and seals. — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
After making a field goal and three extra points, Harrison Butker’s 54-yard miss set up the Broncos to seal the comeback. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026 Seal Cracks And Gaps Walk around the exterior of your home and seal any cracks or gaps near windows and doors with caulk or weatherstripping. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 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
  • New Yorker Favorites The New Yorker offers a signature blend of news, culture, and the arts.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The event will bring together residents, investors, community leaders and development partners and feature live music, signature cocktails, holiday installations and a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
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Verb
  • Greenland’s new international airport in Ilulissat brings larger jets and direct flights from Copenhagen, part of an effort to expand tourism and diversify an economy reliant on fishing.
    — James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Qualifiers To qualify for The Champions Tournament, Bassmaster Elite Series anglers and MLF Bass Pro Tour anglers fished their respective 2026 tours throughout the year.
    — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of fish
Verb
  • Carbon dioxide removal refers to a raft of techniques to scrub carbon pollution from the atmosphere and lock it away.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • An allocator may lock up capital for a decade with a manager whose valuations will remain estimates for years.
    — Nili Sangani, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • In March, a federal judge ordered above-ground work on the ballroom to stop, concluding the project likely required congressional authorization.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026
  • To evaluate critical hardware With full authorization in place, Oklo will use the reactor to train operators and evaluate critical hardware.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • Still, the particles released by the fusion reactions could be harvested to synthesize medical isotopes or process nuclear waste from fission reactors.
    — George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • So yes, food plots can be a critical element in consistently harvesting mature bucks.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The media and the fanbase, Splitter believes, have a knack for latching onto minutiae, extrapolating a short trend into potential disaster down the line.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of latch
Noun
  • There were no stories of voter intimidation, no allegations of widespread fraud or false certification.
    — James D. Zirin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This means the One-All bypasses complex, costly safety barriers like airbags and crash-testing certifications that are needed for passenger cars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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