sealing 1 of 2

noun

as in closing

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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
Larger projects that can pay off over time Air sealing and attic insulation tend to offer the best ROI for energy savings. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Beyond sealing, keep vegetation at least 1 foot from the fence when possible, trim overhanging branches that create shade, and clear leaves and mulch from the base of the fence. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 Beginning in 2029, the state will start implementing automatic sealing for qualifying records without requiring individuals to file petitions. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 For that project, contractors poured new, tinted concrete for the bottom of the pool and utilized a hydrophilic joint sealing strip, Hydrotite, from the New Jersey company Sika. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 Freshman safety Bryce Fitzgerald logged the game-sealing interception on the next play. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Quest served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II as a minesweeper and light cargo vessel and returned to commercial sealing operations after the war. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 The second patent filing solves this structural vulnerability with an adaptive fluid sealing device designed to sit between the metal rings. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 The downside is that the external spool holder is open to air, with no sealing, humidity control, or active drying. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
  1. closing
  2. harvesting
  3. locking
  4. filling
  5. fishing
  6. securing
  7. repair
  8. picking
Noun
  • One of Reiter’s closing observations was that, in his view, nuclear power doesn’t belong on drones and airplanes.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The knockout finally arrived in the fourth, with France’s two-run single closing the book on the 25-year-old rookie.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of closing
Verb
  • The show acknowledges the two histories aren’t equivalent yet invokes the comparison anyway, congratulating itself for recognizing the distinction while still harvesting the emotional weight of the analogy.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than harvesting silk from spiders, researchers study silk by placing silk genes into bacteria or other cells.
    — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 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
  • Order a classic deli sandwich or oven grinder served with a towering pile of fries, or opt for something a little more filling like Grandma’s Homemade Meatloaf topped with beef gravy.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The cabin comes in white-brown, black-brown, or all-black color schemes and features five seats with 10-layer filling, ventilation (bottom-blow, back-suction), and heating.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of filling
Verb
  • The pair, who often get called by each other’s names, recently spent a weekend fishing together.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Adamson was fishing with a spinning reel and 10-pound-test line.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fishing
Verb
  • Catching the Brewers for the division title and securing a first-round bye to the NL Division Series would go a long way in setting up that October showdown.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Incumbent Kate Lynch retains seat Kate Lynch won the Democratic primary for Wyandotte County District Court judge, defeating a challenger and securing her sixth term on the bench.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of securing
Noun
  • The hotel also emphasizes a repair-don’t-replace ethos with building appliances, and uses refillable bottles for all of its toiletries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Martha fell in love with the restoration process, and embraced home repair, design and gardening along the way.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • The casualties of picking wrong fill the YC fintech graveyard.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As the back-and-forth plays out between the former couple, Senate Republicans are increasingly picking a side.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of picking

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