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Recent Examples of sealing
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026
Christian Gonzalez, who had the game-sealing interception for the Patriots in the AFC Championship game, will be arguably the top cornerback on the field Sunday.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Besides constantly fighting water spots caused by hard water, Calderon says pebble flooring needs frequent re-sealing, which adds extra maintenance.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Air sealing costs about $500 but will save you about that amount in a year, Willman said.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
The Miami quarterback was minutes removed from throwing the game-sealing interception that ended UM’s chances of pulling off a comeback to win their sixth national title.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
But somewhere between Fernando Mendoza’s heroic touchdown and Jamari Sharpe’s national championship-sealing pick, everything changed at Indiana, even if no one realized it.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Rodent-proofing garbage containers and the sealing of homes and buildings from rodents are essential.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Not only was Farrell an overt negative as a run blocker, but Purdy’s game-sealing (and that’s being generous to the Niners) interception in the second half came when Farrell just decided he was done running the scramble drill.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
It’s often used (both as a whole-head overnight treatment and a post-styling sealing technique) to seal in hydration and tamp down frizz.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026
Christian Gonzalez, who had the game-sealing interception for the Patriots in the AFC Championship game, will be arguably the top cornerback on the field Sunday.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Besides constantly fighting water spots caused by hard water, Calderon says pebble flooring needs frequent re-sealing, which adds extra maintenance.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Air sealing costs about $500 but will save you about that amount in a year, Willman said.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
The Miami quarterback was minutes removed from throwing the game-sealing interception that ended UM’s chances of pulling off a comeback to win their sixth national title.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
But somewhere between Fernando Mendoza’s heroic touchdown and Jamari Sharpe’s national championship-sealing pick, everything changed at Indiana, even if no one realized it.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Rodent-proofing garbage containers and the sealing of homes and buildings from rodents are essential.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Not only was Farrell an overt negative as a run blocker, but Purdy’s game-sealing (and that’s being generous to the Niners) interception in the second half came when Farrell just decided he was done running the scramble drill.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
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The closing of the MRGO and the drop in salinity levels changed all that.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the biggest worldwide deal to emerge from this year’s European Film Market so far, Sony Pictures is on the verge of closing rights to hot genre package Skeletons, starring Oscar winner and Captain Marvel star Brie Larson.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No matter your interests, there’s something for you in this gem of a mountain town—from embarking on half-day hikes and tastings at local wineries to riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and harvesting fresh fruit at the largest apple orchard in the Southeast.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The machine moved forward and began harvesting potatoes on its own in the fields of Karnal, a city in northern India.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Customers can pick three tacos with chicken, beef, seafood or veggie fillings; an appetizer of chips and dip, chicharrones or corn with bone marrow butter; and for dessert, tres leches cake or churros with chocolate sauce.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The city said some of the causes for high bills are things like a running toilet , leaking faucets, Refrigerator/ice-maker line leak, washing machine hose leaks , irrigation leaks , pool filling, and pressure washing.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Raised on a ranch outside Houston, Golden grew up fishing and embracing backroad culture, and that love of fishing continued during his college career at the University of Texas.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
20 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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The acquisition comes ahead of next week’s London TV Screenings, with PBS securing the first two seasons of the show with plans to launch later this year.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Japan’s Mone Chiba is in fourth, giving Japan a strong chance of securing not just one, but potentially a couple of medals.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two other military bases have also undergone extensive repairs.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But aerial images of the wreckage and the clean-up efforts taking place downstream at Englebright Dam suggest repairs could take years.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In episode 9, the duo was hard at work picking whom to murder and throwing off the faithfuls from discovering their traitor identities.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not for a second did any draft people try to get cute and start talking about picking Dylan Harper or Ace Bailey or Edgecombe or Knueppel at the top.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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