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Recent Examples of sealing
Doug Haller, 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
The next stage is the actual innovation that results in adhesive-free sealing.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Jamal Murray had 28 points and two game-sealing free throws for Denver (39-24).
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
With cleaning, simple repairs, thoughtful sealing, and a few charming touches, your driveway can feel new again and become a highlight of your home.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The maintenance includes crack sealing, slurry sealing and localized repairs.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
When App State guard Eren Banks' 3-pointer with 2 seconds left clanged off the iron, Drone, one of the smallest players on the court, perfectly timed his jump to earn the game-sealing rebound.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
These allow accurate replication of insertion depth, sealing, low-frequency response, and ANC performance [10][12].
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Olson played 3-out, 2-in on offense, two bigs setting screens, one flashing to the high post, the other sealing inside.
—Doug Haller, 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
The next stage is the actual innovation that results in adhesive-free sealing.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Jamal Murray had 28 points and two game-sealing free throws for Denver (39-24).
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
With cleaning, simple repairs, thoughtful sealing, and a few charming touches, your driveway can feel new again and become a highlight of your home.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The maintenance includes crack sealing, slurry sealing and localized repairs.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
When App State guard Eren Banks' 3-pointer with 2 seconds left clanged off the iron, Drone, one of the smallest players on the court, perfectly timed his jump to earn the game-sealing rebound.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
These allow accurate replication of insertion depth, sealing, low-frequency response, and ANC performance [10][12].
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
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School closings There are several school closings in Washtenaw and Wayne counties for Wednesday, including Ann Arbor Public Schools and Ypsilanti Community Schools.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ball, the Hornets’ star, gave the Hornets the lead for good with a go-ahead layup in the closing seconds of overtime.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are likely between 20,000 and 50,000 species of mycorrhizal fungi, each with its own tricks for tapping into different plants and harvesting nutrients using enzymes, acids, and water-mining structures.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Add garlic to the garden for more than harvesting the delicious bulbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 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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Besides buttercream frosting, they can be filled with lemon curd, jam, or other creative fillings.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The fiber in blended fruit is less filling than whole fruit, which can lead to quicker blood sugar processing.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other amenities include a boat ramp, fishing along the river, a good-sized campground, and a limestone lodge for large gatherings.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the early 2000s, fishermen from other parts of Indonesia and Southeast Asia used explosives and large nets, damaging corals, decimating shark populations and forcing local residents who relied on fishing to travel as far as 10 kilometers (6 miles) offshore for a catch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bagwell said the tourism authority’s role in securing funding ended with getting state support and making a small contribution from the authority’s own business development fund.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even if the performance was not swashbuckling, Arsenal securing their place in back-to-back Champions League semi-finals for the first time is a noteworthy milestone.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the time of the malfunction, seven workers and an inspector were on the bridge working on repairs.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Emergency sewer repairs are causing a major downtown Chicago road closure starting next week.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Israel has been hunting him and his comrades, picking them off by airstrike and drone, in surprise attacks that often kill civilians alongside them.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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For a bouquet of two dozen daffodils each week of daffodil season, Shickasheen offers picking passes at $35 per person.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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