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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 challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 The marine conservation area near Point Sal encompasses kelp forests and what’s known as Lion Rock, a haven for sea lions, seals and migratory birds, said Violet Sage Walker, chair of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
And for anyone who likes their coastal digs mostly white but not entirely without a little whimsy, the wallpaper might just seal the deal. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Goaltenders Spencer Knight and Arvid Söderblom have tried their best to seal the leaks, but the dam has overflowed early on. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 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
  • Its design also aims to reduce detectable physical signatures and improve protection during operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Electricity has been Fazio’s signature issue in the campaign, and he is recognized as one of the legislature’s leading authorities on the issue as the ranking senator on the energy and technology committee.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of signature
Verb
  • The goal of the deal, the administration says, is to purchase water used by a Northern California farm in order to leave the water in the river to help fish and the environment.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • He's spent plenty of time fishing Old Hickory himself and expects The Champions to draw a significant crowd, both for the concerts and the competition.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fish
Verb
  • Ceramides support the skin barrier, while squalane and fatty acids help lock in moisture for a smoother, glowier-looking neck.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • On desktop, users can lock eligible conversations in the new ChatGPT app for macOS or Windows, in either Chat or Work mode.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • The deal, however, remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Endeavor nurses needed at least 30% of potential bargaining unit members to sign union authorization cards to file the election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • Timberland owners have the flexibility to harvest when prices are perceived to be stronger.
    — Sebastien Chasse, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Here's where the high diesel prices add up tough – what little hay there is, is a lot more expensive to harvest.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • Simply latch and unlatch to organize your favorite items in seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Content creators latch onto specific sticky moments, and the context created by the atmosphere informs coverage, especially for journalists covering the runways with a wider cultural lens.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of latch
Noun
  • Blocking certification, the groups argue, would disenfranchise Alaskans by denying them representation and injecting chaos into the election outcome.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Engineers will first evaluate the R1-S on the ground before mounting it to a spacecraft for flight certification.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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