sealed

Definition of sealednext
past tense of seal

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Recent Examples of sealed State police noticed the trailer wasn't sealed and Singh indicated the seal was inside the cab. Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Verb
  • However, hydrangeas also turn green simply in the maturation process and may be harvested and utilized in dry arrangements when this color is shown; such hydrangeas are referred to as Vintage or Antique.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Working under sunny skies, the group harvested hundreds of pounds of oranges destined for distribution through the Food Banks’ network of partner agencies, a news release stated.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The falls are named after the Shoshone (or Shoshoni), a Native American tribe who lived in the area and fished on the Snake River.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Security agents fished VIPs from the crowd, among them Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and senior White House advisers Stephen Miller and Dan Scavino.
    Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rodman secured her second assist, leading Cantore perfectly and allowing the Italian forward to power a shot past Moorhouse for the finish into the bottom right corner of the net.
    Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
  • Cohen told the paper that GameStop has built a roughly 5% stake in the e-commerce platform and secured a commitment letter from TD Bank to provide about $20 billion in debt financing for a deal.
    Se Young Lee, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Tight ends had a banner weekend with 22 picked, the most since 2015, according to Sportradar, as the league’s trend of more multi-tight-end formations put a premium on the position.
    Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Later in the draft, the Chiefs picked Oregon cornerback Jadon Canady, Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson, Cincinnati wide receiver Cyrus Allen and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.
    Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino and tracking the animal through a GPS device fastened to its ankle.
    Ryan Brennan April 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Oilers fans have latched onto the call on the ice being a good goal and the questionable positioning of the ref who made that call.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Due to the high demand for electricity, the old coal plant isn't completely shutting either.
    Kirk Siegler, NPR, 2 May 2026
  • Relievers Matt Strahm and Lucas Erceg played their own important roles in shutting the door in Seattle.
    Jaylon Thompson May 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026

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“Sealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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