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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
From there, beach goers can go swimming, biking, and even spot seals and sea lions from its shores.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Then add ice, seal again, and shake for eight to 10 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Ground teams will also evaluate whether replaced seals on the rocket will prevent further liquid hydrogen leaks.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
From there, beach goers can go swimming, biking, and even spot seals and sea lions from its shores.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Food-grade mineral oil or a butcher block conditioner helps seal the wood and maintain its rich, natural color.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Then add ice, seal again, and shake for eight to 10 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Bhatia made it through 47 holes of this signature event until his first bogey when the strengthening wind sent his tee shot well over the green on the par-3 12th.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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But the foam on your latte might bear the business' signature image of a camel.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Observant Catholics also abstain from meat on Fridays — though not fish.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Newsom describes fishing on the Rogue River and riding in a helicopter while studying polar bears on the shores of the Hudson Bay in Canada.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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At the time, a sheriff's deputy told Gray to lock up his firearms.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The union already has strike authorization from 98% of the refinery’s 840 union workers; Local 7-1’s bargaining unit will take it to USW international for final approval.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Use Neem Oil Neem oil, an organic pesticide harvested from the seeds of the neem tree, can be used to treat soft and armored scale.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Deposits can be demanded but loans may not be due until a ship returns from its voyage, wheat is harvested or the mercantile sells its large stock of calicos, coffee pots and pickaxes.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When dusting, dampen your rag since dust and water molecules conveniently latch onto each other.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Just two minutes into the game, Gordon ran through the Qarabag defence before latching onto an excellent through ball.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Previously, local police needed about a month of training to obtain certification.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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All of his albums received platinum certifications.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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 21 Feb. 2026.
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