sealed

verb

past tense of seal
1
as in harvested

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as in locked

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealed
  1. harvested
  2. secured
  3. fished
  4. fastened
  5. picked
  6. latched
  7. reaped
  8. shut
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  • Buying directly from a local producer may provide an opportunity to ask questions about how food is grown, harvested, washed, stored and transported.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • And, perhaps most importantly, all potatoes should be harvested before the first frost to prevent rot.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of harvested
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  • Levine secured a space in Siam Patumwan House, a sleek office tower, for his own gallery, Harper’s Bangkok, opening with a show by American painter Joel Mesler.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • The 24-year-old Frenchman finished third overall, behind his much older compatriot Jean-Christophe Peraud, and secured the white jersey for the best young rider.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of secured
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  • While Stan and Bud fished the shore, Ed and I sat in a canoe casting into the tail of the current.
    — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • Because the pond has been very fished.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 May 2026
Definition of fished
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  • How To Train Rose Canes The canes of climbing roses must be fastened to their support system to direct growth.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • The best way for passengers to reduce their risk of injury is to follow crew instructions and keep their seat belts fastened when directed.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of fastened
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  • The signal caller’s success at South Alabama was one of the primary reasons Dickert picked Ezell to be his offensive coordinator.
    — Noah Vinsky July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • European referees are chosen for finals played outside Europe, and referees from other continents are picked for finals played in Europe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of picked
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  • The latest report paints a picture of a manufacturing industry that is still latched to legacy systems, with an eagerness to dabble in AI, but with second thoughts about fully committing to it.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • Cecelia Kale was climbing a tree in her front yard in Tigerton on June 23 when a bat latched onto her leg, according to her family.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of latched
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  • The offbeat film became a critical and audience hit, grossing $140 million, and reaped Oscars for Hunter, Paquin and screenwriter Campion.
    — Chris Morris, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • Since 2013, Chevron has consistently charged the highest gas prices in the state and reaped the biggest profit margins.
    — Jerry McNerney, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of reaped
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  • So the Dodgers have shut him down from all activity this week in hopes that things calm down.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively shut, Saudi Arabia has routed almost all its crude exports through its Red Sea terminals.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
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