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
Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 May 2026
The note had been filed under seal as part of Tartaglione’s case, in which the former police officer was convicted of multiple murders.
—Greg Wehner , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
In the clip, a creator demonstrates how the small clips attached to clothing hangers can be removed and used to seal snack bags, offering a simple way to keep food fresh without buying extra tools.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
And the United States was well aware of this, as evidenced by its many filings under seal.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 May 2026
The note had been filed under seal as part of Tartaglione’s case, in which the former police officer was convicted of multiple murders.
—Greg Wehner , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
In the national championship game, played in his home town of Miami against his hometown university Miami Hurricanes, he was named the CFP National Championship Offensive Player of the Game, delivering a crucial 12-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run to seal the title.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
In the clip, a creator demonstrates how the small clips attached to clothing hangers can be removed and used to seal snack bags, offering a simple way to keep food fresh without buying extra tools.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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The mayor’s signature program to combat homelessness returned to South Los Angeles, sending outreach workers to areas around 23rd and Broadway, Adams Boulevard at Main Street, and Washington Boulevard at Main Street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The statue, which includes a Banksy signature on its base, was erected overnight on Wednesday.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
Verb
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For Navy veteran Jake Ciccone, the experience is about more than fishing.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Anglers can enjoy surf fishing right from the beach or fish from one of the rock jetties, narrow structures that stretch from the shore into the ocean.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With five more wins out of their seven remaining games, the Trojans would lock up their best regular season in a quarter century.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Henderson advised travelers to act quickly and plan ahead to combat rising costs, noting that booking flights months or even up to a year in advance can help lock in lower fares.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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And what's more, the president’s claim at the outset of your segment that no president has sought an authorization to use force is also simply wrong.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Secretary Hegseth told your committee that the administration doesn't need congressional authorization to continue the war past 60 days because the clock pauses because of the ceasefire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, which comprises more than two dozen groups indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, had not had an opportunity to harvest meat, blubber, or bones in at least a generation.—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Radishes are some of the fastest growing veggies around and early maturing varieties can be harvested just 3 weeks after planting!—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Wall Street nevertheless latched onto some potentially encouraging signals.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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There’s a false perception in pop music that the best way to connect with the masses is to keep things broad — that vague generalizations are easier for people to latch onto.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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Eco effort The property has a Green Key certification, a mark of rigorous environmental management.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Per the court's docket, the certification was processed on Thursday, April 30.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 May 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 9 May. 2026.
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