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
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 Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect. — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 30 June 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 Studies, like this one published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology, agree, and say even good packaging habits (like vacuum sealing) only extends the lifespan of soft cheese minimally. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026 In a separate order issued Thursday, Carro ruled that the court's previous sealing order covering certain transcripts, emails and documents will remain in effect now that Mangione has withdrawn his notice about pursuing a psychiatric defense. — Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 Before sealing, make sure the stones are completely clean and dry. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
  1. closing
  2. harvesting
  3. locking
  4. filling
  5. fishing
  6. securing
  7. repair
  8. picking
Noun
  • After a strong start to the tournament, the reigning champions teetered on the brink of elimination throughout the knockout stage, trailing Egypt and England until the closing stages, needing extra time to overcome Cape Verde and Switzerland.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Post Malone headlined the pre-match closing ceremony while Hudson performed the National Anthem.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of closing
Verb
  • Viewers witnessed her arranging flowers, harvesting honey, talking about jam and sprinkling edible flowers over various dishes.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Nieusma recommends harvesting bush beans every few days to encourage continuous production.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 July 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
  • Protein can make your morning coffee more filling and help support muscle health.
    — Trista Chan, Health, 19 July 2026
  • These picks are especially handy for shoppers packing lunches or looking for something more filling than a plain granola bar.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of filling
Verb
  • Raynold, who spent more than two decades diving and fishing the Outer Banks, will head up the kitchen while Tatiana manages the front of house, according to a news release.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • To protect grunion during their peak spawning period, CDFW prohibits fishing from April through June.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fishing
Verb
  • Conventional wisdom would suggest that in deep blue Broward, the only true Democratic stronghold in South Florida, Cervera would have an uphill battle securing the seat he’s held for just over a year.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • And last year, someone breached Datadog's own source code, which is a pretty uncomfortable look for a company whose whole pitch is securing everyone else.
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of securing
Noun
  • Left unchecked, these vulnerabilities can lead to costly water damage and much more extensive repairs.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
  • On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • There is a competitive theory behind picking a quiet Tennessee city over a host metropolis.
    — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Usually, that means picking a more premium seating section or opting for an aisle or window seat, depending on preference.
    — Lindsey Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of picking

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