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Recent Examples of sealing
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Before sealing, make sure the stones are completely clean and dry.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
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
Noun
Another change is that the Department of Energy now requires households to upgrade their insulation and air sealing before using rebates for new appliances.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Before sealing, make sure the stones are completely clean and dry.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
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During closing arguments before the jury Tuesday, Grossman’s attorney, Esther Holm, echoed that claim.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Keys is a quintessential New Yorker, so her documentary makes sense as the closing selection for Tribeca.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Last year, the singer found himself at the center of the high-fence hunting debate after harvesting a world-record Transcaspian urial ram at Texas' Covered S Ranch.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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But a farmer harvesting 150 bushels of corn per year from a field must replenish the nutrients to grow corn again the next year.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
1 June 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 drive-in-turned-diner has been serving up hearty comfort food to Charlotteans looking for a filling meal since 1957, working its way into a firm hold among Charlotte’s oldest restaurants.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Bad mini cones are made with soggy cones and sweet, fluffy filling that has none of the unctuousness of real ice cream.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Donnie Workman set a West Virginia record for tiger trout on April 26 while fishing at Summit Lake.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Do not swim near people fishing or spearfishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Locally, these priorities have taken shape as the SHIPS for America Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at modernizing domestic shipyards, supporting a business corridor along Interstate 80, and securing funding for climate resiliency projects to counteract sea-level rise.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Katrina Talamantes ran unopposed in the 3rd District, securing re-election to a third term.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Elevator repairs were completed Friday afternoon, and staff were on site to help residents access their apartments.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Patriot Rail’s Cowlitz County and Columbia Railway warehouse and locomotive repair shop building, where the fire originated, was a total loss.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The parliamentary election will decide the next government, with the winning party picking the prime minister.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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There is not one set rule on picking a captain, especially for a World Cup.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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