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sealing 1 of 2

noun

as in closing

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sealing

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verb

present participle of seal
1
as in harvesting

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as in locking

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Recent Examples of sealing
Noun
Doctors insert a thin, flexible catheter into a blood vessel and steer it up to the heart using real-time imaging guidance to place a sealing device. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Different marbles vary in hardness, and regular cleaning, polishing, and sealing may be necessary—but some wear is inevitable. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026 Cork is water-resistant when properly sealed, but requires regular sealing and upkeep to KEEP it water-resistant. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Cincinnati recruit Ronnie Gomiller ran for three TDs in the fourth, while Florida commit Raheem Floyd returned an interception 35 yards for a game-sealing TD. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Speedy Onix Vazquez caught two touchdown passes and two-way player Ben Ford had a touchdown catch and a game-sealing interception. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 And in the secondary, fifth-year cornerback Jamari Sharpe looks to build off his championship-sealing interception. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 A little shade, sealing, and seasonal maintenance can go a long way toward helping a wood door withstand extreme summer weather. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Clark scored 26 points, hit two enormous free throws late in overtime and grabbed the game-sealing rebound as the Indiana Fever beat Reese and the Atlanta Dream, 95-91. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
  1. closing
  2. harvesting
  3. locking
  4. filling
  5. fishing
  6. securing
  7. repair
  8. picking
Noun
  • Young actor Jung is also terrific, as a boy who perhaps understands more than his parents give him credit for, something hinted at in a closing reveal.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The sound of the transfer window closing always brings a certain relief.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of closing
Verb
  • Some farmers in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa have started planting and harvesting perennial rice in their fields.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The harvest moon gets its name due to the moon rising right after the sun sets, giving additional light to farmers while harvesting crops, according to the almanac.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of harvesting
Verb
  • 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
Definition of locking
Noun
  • Start with this quilt set that’s lightweight but comfy for fall, then snag these ever-popular bed pillows with plush filling that shoppers compare to fluffy clouds.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Sour Cream Cranberry Muffins Brown sugar, pecans and pumpkin pie spice create both a filling and topping for these muffins.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of filling
Verb
  • Amanvari also offers a variety of daily experiences, from horseback rides along the estuary at sunset to snorkeling and fishing off the coast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Stella said he's been fishing on the lake for years, doing catch and release.
    — John Dias, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fishing
Verb
  • Given the questions surrounding the Braves’ starting pitching plan beyond ace Chris Sale, securing a wild-card bye would be a monumental achievement for these NL East leaders.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Ellison is frustrated after securing approvals from more than 65 regulators worldwide for the mammoth merger that would bring HBO, CNN, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV and TBS under the same roof.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of securing
Noun
  • Nick Bosa, who’s coming back from his third ACL repair, missed most of training camp while 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams will start the season on PUP.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • However, Marks does offer GHK-Cu both as a serum and cream and occasionally as an injection, usually mixed with other peptides aimed at tissue repair and inflammation.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • These are two very successful, powerful women, and everyone just wants to push this narrative of beef and controversy and picking teams.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Their biggest competitive advantage, hitting director CJ Gillman said, was picking the low-hanging fruit and simplifying their messaging to players.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of picking

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