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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
The helipad has the seal of the United States carved on the surface. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Its front is shaped like an eagle and will be laid into the helipad's presidential seal once work is completed. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
The ‘Noles defense forced eight turnovers, one of which turned into a touchdown that would ultimately seal the victory where both offenses struggled against stiff defenses. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 This means using quick, decisive movements to crumple the paper into the jar and seal it. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 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
  • The rooms Villa Dubrovnik is home to 55 rooms, including six signature suites and two residences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • One season excelling in Leipzig, as well as a brilliant showing at this summer’s World Cup, was enough to convince the top teams to start battling for his signature.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of signature
Verb
  • During the fishing trip, Caruso took the child fishing alone at a pond and touched him inappropriately, according to the report.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Like most on Tonle Sap, Sreynich’s family relies on fishing to survive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of fish
Verb
  • Police are warning people to secure firearms and lock their car doors.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After application, wear cotton socks overnight to lock in the moisture.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • Culture Minister Isaac Tchiakpé rejected RSF’s assertion that the filmmakers had received authorization from his ministry to carry out the documentary shoot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • But the delicious focal point will be a potluck-style neighborhood mango cookoff on the J Street Stage, featuring mangoes harvested from the backyards of 12 area neighborhoods.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The case was brought by Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade, a coalition of Florida strawberry producers, whose berries are typically harvested during the winter months.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • In the absence of stronger signals, the model had latched onto it.
    — Lauren Livak Gilbert, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Like a spider, the Ice Dart can land on and latch onto steep, slippery surfaces such as icebergs and glaciers—an increasingly useful capability as activity in the Arctic increases.
    — Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of latch
Noun
  • Localisation and European certification The transition to Chinese components has raised questions about whether design changes could affect the C919’s effort to obtain safety certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Officials say 15 high school students completed more than 200 hours of training, earning TRUST and Google Data Analytics certifications.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of certification
Verb
  • Along the Atlantic coast of Europe a cancer riddles the golden carpet shell clam, Polititapes aureus, yet genotyping showed its cells are not that clam’s at all.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Spend a day out on the water with a boat and gear rentals for crabbing or clamming.
    — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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