as in signatures
an official mark that is stamped on paper or on a small piece of wax to show that something (such as a document) is genuine and has been officially approved
The paperwork must have a notary's seal.
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Recent Examples of seals
Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Anhingas dive into the water like seals to feed on them.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Wipe down toilet seals and sinks frequently and remove hair and debris from drains.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Replace leaky seals and caulk any gaps indoors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Vautin has created a true stationery smorgasbord, stuffed with creamy notebooks, wax seals, fountain pens and inks, wee porcelain bowls, mini-colored-pencil sets, gift wrap, highlighter pens, Hobonichi planners, a bounty of illustrated stickers, and washi-tape rolls by the dozen.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
In La Jolla, the seals and sea lions are residents.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
The wide-leg silhouette keeps things modern, while the pull-on waistband seals the deal on all-day comfort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Borgerson says that dividing systems into removable units adds interfaces—mechanical fasteners, electrical connectors, seals, and safety interlocks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
There’s even a whole suborder of carnivores called the pinnipeds, which includes seals, sea lions, and walruses who move between land and water.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Anhingas dive into the water like seals to feed on them.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Wipe down toilet seals and sinks frequently and remove hair and debris from drains.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Replace leaky seals and caulk any gaps indoors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Vautin has created a true stationery smorgasbord, stuffed with creamy notebooks, wax seals, fountain pens and inks, wee porcelain bowls, mini-colored-pencil sets, gift wrap, highlighter pens, Hobonichi planners, a bounty of illustrated stickers, and washi-tape rolls by the dozen.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
In La Jolla, the seals and sea lions are residents.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
The wide-leg silhouette keeps things modern, while the pull-on waistband seals the deal on all-day comfort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Borgerson says that dividing systems into removable units adds interfaces—mechanical fasteners, electrical connectors, seals, and safety interlocks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
Noun
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For now, however, the fight is unfolding on sidewalks and storefronts across California as petition sheets fill with signatures.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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For the last week and a half, workers at the City Clerk’s Office have been verifying the legitimacy of voter signatures submitted by the candidates, finishing the last batch on Friday.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fire up the replay and start the clock as soon as the goalie fishes the puck out of the net.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Foreign authorizations are often used as test transactions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Policymakers should build on this progress by strengthening transparency and accountability, increasing oversight of step therapy and prior authorizations, and ensuring clinical decisions remain in the exam room.—
Alex Mejia Garcia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the Ivorian latches onto the through pass, Ryan Longman appears into shot, finishing first-time from a cutback to put the away side into the lead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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My brain latches onto the process of production so well.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Tokyo Central is owned by Japanese company Pan Pacific Retail Management, which also runs the grocery chains Gelson’s and Don Quijote.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Many of its residents now draw a salary as cooks and gardeners at the lodge, while a new water irrigation system allows three rice harvests a year instead of one.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Chesapeake Bay region is one of the nation's most important oyster-producing areas, with more than 12 billion oysters in Maryland waters alone and harvests generating millions in revenue, according to state and federal data.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If Lurie secures the approvals, the new hospital could open in early 2029.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Universal’s longer guarantee of theatrical exclusivity, however, acknowledges that a meaningful big-screen run secures a better return on investment.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In essence, the legal principle bars civil courts from deciding cases that call into question a church’s doctrine, internal decisions and governance.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In 2017, California passed Senate Bill 54, which bars police from supporting immigration enforcement.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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