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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The hanger clip method creates a tighter seal than just folding a bag.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Other candidates include Ohio State’s missed 50-yard field goal against Georgia (2022 Peach Bowl semifinal), Michigan’s goal-line stop in overtime against Alabama (2024 Rose Bowl semifinal) and Jamari Sharpe’s interception to seal Indiana’s title win over Miami last season.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The clips create a tighter seal than just folding a bag over.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The hanger clip method creates a tighter seal than just folding a bag.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ellis rejected Kardashian and Jenner’s motions to seal, with the exception of a bank account number being partially redacted.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Other candidates include Ohio State’s missed 50-yard field goal against Georgia (2022 Peach Bowl semifinal), Michigan’s goal-line stop in overtime against Alabama (2024 Rose Bowl semifinal) and Jamari Sharpe’s interception to seal Indiana’s title win over Miami last season.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Whether white shrimp from estuaries, or pink, brown, and Royal Red shrimp from the bay, or fin fish beyond Dauphin Island found in the deeper waters of the Gulf, seafood is woven into Mobile’s signature recipes.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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His signature dish, the popular snack bread cheela, made by lightly frying bread in gram flour, naturally uses less fuel than some treats.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Guests can fish or crab off the hotel's docks or have a picnic on the lawn.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The waters near the border are rich with sea life, but few dare to fish there because the area is heavily restricted and closely watched.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Gentle frequencies can lock particles into a rigid structure, whereas more intense vibrations trigger the complete unraveling of the mass.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Most billionaires have used their wealth and privilege to lock in the status quo.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The company representative said all that's necessary to start hauling for them is federal authorization, which requires proof of minimal insurance and paying a $300 fee online.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The House held a rare overnight voting session in hopes of advancing legislation extending foreign surveillance authorizations.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the peak of his career, Williams had three boats – built one of them himself – and was harvesting 500,000 pounds of clams and oysters annually.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The ice at these locations could be harvested to supply drinking water, oxygen, and rocket fuel for a lunar outpost.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Asymmetric began to struggle in 2025, McCann latched onto a crypto fad known as digital asset treasury companies, popularized by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, formerly Microstrategy.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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His certification was granted in 2025 and is set to expire on April 30, 2031.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Still expecting certifications for the 737 Max 7 and Max 10 this year.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The town boasts a fascinating history of shipbuilders, sea captains, clamming, and foreign trade.—
Daisy MacLellan,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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In 1968, Stanley Kubrick introduced HAL 9000’s unblinking red eye and eerily clam, smug voice in 2001: A Space Odyssey.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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