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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
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Annual inspections help ensure seals remain intact and systems operate efficiently, reducing residue over time.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
While top-loading machines don't have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, said the rocky coastline near Lovers Point attracts sea lions, and seals also frequent offshore waters — both primary prey for great white sharks.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The most robust of the lineup is the Base Camp WP 200, a waterproof boot with 50/50 insulation, EVA shell upper, seam seals and Vibram outsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
The ad features the now-famous Coca-Cola trucks driving through different locales as animals from seals to pandas look on, suggesting a globetrotting trip.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Many seals seem to have been already carved with the popular cultural motifs before they were sold to clients, although solid archaeological and archival evidence is still needed to confirm this.
—Serdar Yalçin, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Mechanical problems, such as leaking engine seals, can let fumes from oil and hydraulic fluid seep into the cabin air.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Sicilian way is to lie, like seals, sprawled along the rocks with a towel and a cold beer before descending abruptly into intense shades of blue.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Annual inspections help ensure seals remain intact and systems operate efficiently, reducing residue over time.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
While top-loading machines don't have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, said the rocky coastline near Lovers Point attracts sea lions, and seals also frequent offshore waters — both primary prey for great white sharks.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The most robust of the lineup is the Base Camp WP 200, a waterproof boot with 50/50 insulation, EVA shell upper, seam seals and Vibram outsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
The ad features the now-famous Coca-Cola trucks driving through different locales as animals from seals to pandas look on, suggesting a globetrotting trip.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Many seals seem to have been already carved with the popular cultural motifs before they were sold to clients, although solid archaeological and archival evidence is still needed to confirm this.
—Serdar Yalçin, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Mechanical problems, such as leaking engine seals, can let fumes from oil and hydraulic fluid seep into the cabin air.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
Noun
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The Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability held the meeting after receiving a petition with at least 2,000 signatures demanding an investigation into how CPD interacted with the feds.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walker Thomas protested the accusations and asked the election board to dismiss objections, disqualify the objectors’ attorney and to count certain signatures.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Foreign workers must immediately stop working if their employment authorizations lapse.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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An impending federal ruling is expected to strip Texas DACA recipients of their work authorizations, impacting tens of thousands of people in the state.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Typically said when someone copies a trend, latches onto a friend's obsession, or just teases in a playful way.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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That against-the-odds spirit is what the documentary crew latches onto as the thread tying their story together.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Texas Roadhouse, which also operates casual dining chains Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, is expected to report third-quarter results at the end of October.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The facility harvests energy from a connected 250,000-kilowatt photovoltaic farm that stretches out into the Gobi desert.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Dec. 2025
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In addition, Wynn harvests its own herd of American Wagyu from Grazing Star Farms and breaks down primals in its in-house butcher shop.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Underneath the soft fleece exterior is a plastic internal support that aligns and secures your neck and head to prevent bobbing.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Pisces moon teaming up with Mars secures the path.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Brown has a prior felony gun conviction in Contra Costa that bars him from possessing firearms, according to the criminal complaint.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The appellate court ruled that the 2024 state law, which also bars other Indiana municipalities from suing gun companies moving forward, can retroactively void the Gary lawsuit.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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