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
Latif Love
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Students can pivot between seals as their interests evolve.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
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Noun
Heads turned to see who would dare to break the seal of tension in the biggest moment of Wednesday evening’s game, the inaugural home opener for KC’s new pro softball team.
—Latif Love
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Students can pivot between seals as their interests evolve.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
But the Valkyries responded as Chen and defensive stopper Kaila Charles hit big shots down the stretch to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Union De Vecinos has organized a petition opposing the BID that organizers said has garnered more than 300 signatures.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The sonar users searched more for fish before even fishing, while the other team spent more time actively fishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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For Pacifica resident Bae Cadotte and her son, that meant going to the pier each morning, getting coffee and bait at the Chit Chat Cafe, then heading out to go fishing.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The outer fabric is slash-proof, and all of the zippers lock together or tuck away to prevent quick hands from getting to your valuables.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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The plan includes more space for private businesses, imports and exports without state intermediation, free hiring of personnel, authorization for private banks and investment by Cubans abroad.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Drone operators who enter restricted airspace without authorization can face fines of up to $100,000, confiscation of their aircraft, and federal criminal charges.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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His organs will be harvested on Saturday.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Now, researchers at Xidian University, China, are developing new technologies to harvest solar energy in space and transmit it wirelessly to Earth.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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With less than a year to help NASA mount a rescue mission, Katalyst developed the LINK robotic servicing spacecraft intended to latch onto a space telescope that was never meant to be captured.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Staying out of the grass where a tick can latch onto your clothing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The American Board of Internal Medicine has revoked Sibley's and Marik's board certifications but declined to explain why.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The sandy shores are combed for seaweed and trash nightly, which earned the town a Blue Wave certification.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Tautog Like sheepshead, this Northeast and Mid-Atlantic wreck and reef dweller is highly adept at taking a piece of crab or clam off your hook before the tug even triggers your brain to swing.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Today, an official clamming license is a must, and our ramshackle abode has long been converted to chic condos that sell for around a million bucks each.—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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