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
Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 May 2025
This would render the accreditation seal meaningless, according to the executive order.
—Jimmy Aguilar, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
What To Know On April 25, before the trial started, the prosecution said some exhibits will be sealed, including some with sound.
—Jenna Sundel
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Noun
This set includes six dishwasher-safe jars, all about the size of a coke can, that keep open cereals or snacks fresh longer, thanks to their airtight seal.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 May 2025
This would render the accreditation seal meaningless, according to the executive order.
—Jimmy Aguilar, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Verb
Make sure to seal the jar tightly or transfer to an airtight container to minimize air exposure, and avoid storing in the refrigerator door, where temperatures fluctuate.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
What To Know On April 25, before the trial started, the prosecution said some exhibits will be sealed, including some with sound.
—Jenna Sundel
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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It's made with salt, pepper, red pepper (for a hint of signature heat), and garlic.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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His dad's signature is even carved into the bottom.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Teams may start fishing anywhere on the lake at 6 a.m. Weigh-in and silent auction starts at 2 p.m. at Prairie Creek park.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2025
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People who come here to fish in the Gulf now pass through a corridor of rapid construction, heavy machinery and enormous propellant and water tanks.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Verb
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And one plot point is an extension of an idea from the original: Iris locks herself in a cabin for years to stay alive, an extreme version of Devon Sawa's Alex holing up in a cabin in the first movie.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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With the shield, players can lock onto enemies and miraculously teleport to their location for a smash.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Camacho and Castle charge that Ground Game LA has continued to profit off their work without authorization, even after blocking their access to the site, and are seeking nearly $5 million in damages.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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In April, Border Patrol agents recorded roughly 8,400 apprehensions of migrants who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization, according to the preliminary Department of Homeland Security statistics, which have not been officially published.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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When storms arrived at the end of August, the choice of when to harvest turned critical.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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If high levels of toxins are detected in a sample, the area from which it was harvested is closed until conditions become safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Trump latched onto a single element — tariffs on foreign production — before appearing to back off on Monday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
6 May 2025
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Decades later, Nazis latched onto the idea, with some even spending time hunting for Vril.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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True Black 500 certification, along with a 0.03-millisecond response time.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Compared with other California counties, Monterey had the highest number of visa certifications by several thousand.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Verb
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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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One of my goals for 2024 was to do more fishing, crabbing and clamming.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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