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Recent Examples of sealing
Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Ohio State’s Julian Sayin threw two interceptions — one was a pick-six returned by Keionte Scott, and the second was the game-sealing interception by Jakobe Thomas.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The game-sealing interception went right into his arms.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
While granite can hold its own in a more varied range of situations (it can be used for outdoor kitchens while quartz cannot), granite is porous and requires annual sealing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The products inside — Cécred’s shampoo and conditioner mentioned above, plus its cuticle-sealing, frizz-fighting Moisture Sealing Lotion — will contribute to more salon-level hair days in your life.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
Winters jumped the spot route and rumbled 74 yards the other way for a game-sealing touchdown.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Kelce praised Minshew for battling, despite the backup throwing the game-sealing interception to end the Chiefs' playoff hopes.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Minshew was 3-of-5 for 22 yards in the Chargers game and threw the game-sealing interception in relief of Mahomes.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
Mahomes would never see the ball again as the Broncos followed with their own game-sealing drive in a 22-19 win.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Ohio State’s Julian Sayin threw two interceptions — one was a pick-six returned by Keionte Scott, and the second was the game-sealing interception by Jakobe Thomas.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The game-sealing interception went right into his arms.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
While granite can hold its own in a more varied range of situations (it can be used for outdoor kitchens while quartz cannot), granite is porous and requires annual sealing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The products inside — Cécred’s shampoo and conditioner mentioned above, plus its cuticle-sealing, frizz-fighting Moisture Sealing Lotion — will contribute to more salon-level hair days in your life.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
Winters jumped the spot route and rumbled 74 yards the other way for a game-sealing touchdown.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Kelce praised Minshew for battling, despite the backup throwing the game-sealing interception to end the Chiefs' playoff hopes.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Minshew was 3-of-5 for 22 yards in the Chargers game and threw the game-sealing interception in relief of Mahomes.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
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Set to host the Olympic and Paralympic athletics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies, the stadium is due to be built in the 158-acre Victoria Park, just north of central Brisbane.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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His 2024 tape showed elite ball skills with fluid athleticism and explosive closing speed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By the late 19th century, colonists were harvesting tons of guano from these caves, to be exported as fertilizer.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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After sponges were discovered off the coast of Tarpon Springs, Greek divers, who had superior methods for harvesting them, immigrated to grow the industry.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Super filling and nutritionally balanced.—
SELF Staff,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2026
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Molinaroli sees his effort as a laboratory for social change because education for him is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With most men away fishing much of the time, Shetland’s women for centuries ran households, communities, and small businesses.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Milton Reimers Ranch Park offers a challenging terrain with mountain biking trails, rock climbing zones and river access for fishing along the Pedernales River.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Apart from his on-field performance, Carson has emerged as one of college football’s top earners in the new NIL era, securing lucrative partnerships with brands such as Beats by Dre and Chipotle, according to Front Office Sports.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The stock, which had been priced at $45, opened at $70 and ended the day above $60, propelled by a 2025 surge in federal space and defense spending and headlines the company won after successfully landing a craft on the moon and securing more contracts.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The suits contend that part of the reason for the dry hydrants is that the LADWP’s 117-million-gallon reservoir in Pacific Palisades had been empty for nearly a year, awaiting repairs.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From the costume-picking process to the crazy disguises stars must wear off camera, keep scrolling for the wildest rules contestants on The Masked Singer must follow.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show them on the sand with their arms around each other and sharing a kiss, with Tatum picking her up and holding her over his head at one point.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to the commission, standards include general requirements such as corner posts, protective components, openings, latching and locking mechanisms, as well as performance requirements like height of sides, mesh requirements and mattress vertical displacement.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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So before latching onto the latest diet fad, take a deep breath and head outside instead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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