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sealing

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verb

present participle of seal

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Recent Examples of sealing
Noun
These caverns are considered suitable for hydrogen storage because of their tight sealing properties and structural stability. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 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 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 This happens because paper packages still require plastic to provide leak-proof sealing. Etiido Uko march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
  • Mikel Arteta has a reputation for seeking control but in the closing stages, that was discarded in the simmering emotion of it all.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 6 May 2026
  • The war and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted supply chains and fractured oil availability globally.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The new limits on harvesting energy from the V6 to charge the battery on the move should reduce the potential for huge speed differentials like the one that caused Oliver Bearman’s crash in Japan, and energy management was (thankfully) not much of a topic this weekend.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
  • Types of Culinary Thyme Many gardeners treat culinary thyme as an annual, buying pre-started plants each spring, harvesting them throughout the summer and early fall, and then composting them at season's end.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
  • Protein can help make breakfast more filling and satisfying, but high-protein foods can get expensive.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 6 May 2026
  • Pour in the vinegar pie filling and bake as usual.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The man standing second from the left seems to be holding a fishing pole — fishing perhaps from the bed of the wagon.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
  • State police said Cranfield went missing in April 2001 along with 44-year-old Terry Brinegar as the two were fishing together on a boat at Sumner Falls in Hartland, Vermont, when the vessel overturned.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • That map would have cut up Indianapolis into four new districts, securing a Republican edge.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • Schneider also made sure to draft a running back high last month, securing Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price with the last pick of the first round.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The first-term mayor was looking for a way to save Dodd Stadium, which faced a $350,000 debt and needed a more stable tenant willing to help with repairs.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • Initial estimates put repair pricetag at about $400,000, leading the Riverwalk Commission and the now-defunct Exchange Club of Naperville to consider alternatives, including converting the fountain into a static art installation or creating a more natural water feature with plantings.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Either apply the product to the back of your hand before picking it up with a brush, or simply swipe it directly onto your cheeks, tapping it in with your fingertips.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
  • Beers was also aggressive defensively, picking Stewart’s pocket for a steal in the second quarter.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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