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Recent Examples of sealing
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Instead, evolution opted for faster wound sealing, stronger immune responses and more stable neural systems in mammals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Miami eventually fell to Indiana in the championship game, and Beck threw the game-sealing interception.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Under the Clean Slate Act, HB 1836, the state now has until 2029 to create, test and launch systems to automate the sealing of eligible low-level, nonviolent criminal records after an individual meets all requirements and remains crime-free for a sustained period.
—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Over-sealing can harm your deck by causing buildup, cracking, and trapped moisture that leads to rot.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
For burrows near foundations, professional sealing may be necessary to prevent structural issues.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Gilmore capped the 2018 season with the game-sealing interception of Jared Goff in Super Bowl 53 as the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Saltwater corrosion, long-term pressure sealing, subsea cable reliability, and hardware accessibility remain major engineering concerns for operators.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Instead, evolution opted for faster wound sealing, stronger immune responses and more stable neural systems in mammals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Miami eventually fell to Indiana in the championship game, and Beck threw the game-sealing interception.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Under the Clean Slate Act, HB 1836, the state now has until 2029 to create, test and launch systems to automate the sealing of eligible low-level, nonviolent criminal records after an individual meets all requirements and remains crime-free for a sustained period.
—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Over-sealing can harm your deck by causing buildup, cracking, and trapped moisture that leads to rot.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
For burrows near foundations, professional sealing may be necessary to prevent structural issues.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Gilmore capped the 2018 season with the game-sealing interception of Jared Goff in Super Bowl 53 as the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
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Richard Lovelady was designated for assignment nine times in the last two years, including once by the Nats, and is now closing games for them.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In the movie’s closing credits, Hansen-Løve is among the names singled out for a thank you from the director.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Landscape designer Ben Gordon of Metropolitan Garden and Design notes that harvesting the outer leaves first allows the inner leaves to continue growing, with many varieties ready to harvest by April or May.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Cut-and-come-again is a gardening practice that involves harvesting only the outer, mature leaves of the plant, leaving young leaves or root systems alone.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 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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The higher-grade fuel, designed to guard against evaporation as temperatures rise, can add up to 15 cents per gallon to the cost of a filling up, according to GasBuddy.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Divide and fill the avocados with the salad mixture, allowing the filling to overflow onto the plate.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
Verb
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At the northernmost point of LBI, find Barnegat Lighthouse State Park for one of the region’s most scenic spots, where visitors climb the historic red-brick lighthouse for panoramic Atlantic views and spend quiet afternoons fishing or walking the jetty below.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Authorities said the teen, later identified as Wyche, was fishing on the banks of the Angelina River with friends.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The family of a woman who was killed in a mass shooting at a Kansas City nightclub in 2023 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the club and man charged in the mass shooting, alleging the club’s owners were negligent in not securing the business properly.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Before that, Kennedy had been chair of the majority caucus and led the redrawing of legislative and congressional districts after the 2020 Census, securing Republican majorities.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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House of Worth gown is, but the 18th century Georgian dresses really need some repair work first.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This is as important, and as boring, in theory, as picking a fund for your 401(k), yet, improbably, the draft has become one of the largest events on the sporting calendar.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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So picking the right actors was very important for me.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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