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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

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as in to fish

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as in to lock

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Recent Examples of seal
Noun
Hinges and a clip on the top ensure a waterproof seal, certified for up to 100 feet deep. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Photos captured by the Associated Press on Wednesday show construction workers using a jackhammer on the helipad, which no longer carries the dark gray trim of a presidential seal that was visible last week. — Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
Wild finish Closer Tanner Scott recorded a five-out save to seal the victory on a wild double play that included a pickle between third and home. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Inspectors instructed the manager of the long-standing corner diner in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood to remove all roach carcasses and to tightly seal the bottom of the main door and basement door to prevent more pests from entering. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 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 fight over the plan to sell off parts of the World Cup and other signature FIFA events to private businesses has tested that bulletproof presidency.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Smythson’s backgammon set swaps the traditional bulky case for a slim roll made from the British brand’s signature cross-grain calf leather.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of signature
Verb
  • Opening Pacific marine monument waters could give the fleet more opportunities, since foreign ships wouldn’t be permitted to fish there.
    — NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Picking up paint supplies at Brooklyn Creative Reuse inspired artist and teacher Rosina Morelli to fish through her own drawers and cabinets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of fish
Verb
  • This energy difference causes the two heavier isotopes to lock onto the silver sites far more tightly than light protium can.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That latter recall covered defects affecting some of Toyota’s Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles, which regulators said had second-row seat backs that may fail to lock in place and restrain a passenger during a crash.
    — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • Markham Park District executive director Quintina Brown hired a helicopter for her daughter's prom send-off, which then landed in Roesner Park without authorization on May 8.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Oklo says the Reactor Pilot Program allowed those activities to move forward alongside the DOE’s safety review and authorization.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • Yet, there’s more to be explored behind the bar as the resort also crafts its own gin, Gin del Drago, produced from Italian juniper harvested directly from the surrounding forest.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than taking down individual videos, the company has largely focused on accounts that post AI slop at scale, attempting to trick users and harvest cheap views for ad revenue.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • Residents are encouraged to use bear-resistant containers with lids latched, store garbage in a garage or shed until collection day, and put cans at the curb the morning of pickup rather than the night before.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • United’s first-half breakthrough came via Lacey in the 31st minute, latching onto a through ball from Joshua Zirkzee before cutting inside his defender and finishing at the far post.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of latch
Noun
  • Cape Verde has created a sustainable tourism certification that the Global Sustainable Tourism Council recognizes.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In an appeal, expect the NCAA to stress that common questions of fact are normally required for certification.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 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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