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sealing

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verb

present participle of seal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sealing
Noun
Allar was 14-for-25 for 137 yards and threw the game-sealing interception in the second overtime. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 Oregon defensive back Dylan Thieneman pulled in a game-sealing interception in overtime, ensuring Kirk's favorite team won in front of thousands of supporters wearing his signature shirt. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025 Running back Vudrico Roberson had 173 rushing yards, four touchdowns and the game-sealing interception. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025 Eagles defensive lineman Jordan Davis blocked the field-goal attempt and returned it for a game-sealing touchdown. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 Once assembled, each tool undergoes pressure testing to verify 100% sealing integrity. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025 Iowa then scored the game-sealing touchdown six plays later. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025 On three trips to the red zone, the Tigers settled for field goals (although one of them was a game-sealing kick by Robert Meyer late in the fourth quarter). Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025 The New York Times filed its letter July 30, urging the judge overseeing the estate to unseal the reports, saying they were designated as confidential without any justification for the sealing. Julie K. Brown Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
  • The full composition of the ownership group is expected to be finalized by the closing of the deal, which could come in early 2026.
    James Powel, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, Zacapa, the premium main sponsor of spirits at LAFS, will once again present the Visionary of the Year Award during the summit’s closing cocktail ceremony.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • So, while you might be tempted to store the mower after dealing with seasonal tasks like composting annuals and harvesting your garden, remember to keep mowing your grass as needed.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement As tech leaders deploy strategies and narratives that echo those of colonialism (read Karen Hao for more), the Congo is once again in the crosshairs, with miners harvesting the cobalt that powers smartphones, computers and electric vehicles in slave-like conditions.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While first batch bakes, repeat process with remaining pastry sheet, filling, egg mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • It’s known for its pizza bread with a pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese filling, selling more than 700 a day, VanLue said, at $6 each.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As the Sailfish Capital of the World, the Treasure Coast is well outfitted with boats to charter for fishing.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to purchase a sport fishing license beforehand; fishing the Brooks River Corridor also requires a permit.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The path forward But whoever wins, securing the party leadership is just the first step – and a host of problems await.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Phoenix ended the regular season on a losing streak but narrowly missed setting a franchise record for wins, securing the 4th seed in a tight race between the Aces, Dream, and Mercury.
    Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In the aftermath, Harrington has been left to deal with over $60,000 in home repairs, including a gaping 5-foot hole at the base of her home.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Her gold vermeil and 14-karat designs are inspired by art and nature, and the brand also offers bespoke personalization, and a repair service.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On its own, the 5070 Ti sells for $800, so picking it up inside a capable gaming laptop with a good-looking screen and style for miles for just a little bit more than that is a massive bargain.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Here is who 60 national experts are picking to win the game.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The following Sunday, Fulham’s Emile Smith Rowe equalised by latching onto a cross.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Online videos and orientation make the process easy to learn, and the team is there to guide the way through situations such as when the kitten is not latching or going to the bathroom.
    Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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