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
Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned seals for Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS).
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Its electronics are all sealed inside the body, and all of its plugs have gasket seals to prevent moisture from entering.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Nearby Mystic Aquarium is a standout with beluga whales, sharks, African penguins, seals, sea lions, and more.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
This lightweight leave-in serum smooths and seals split ends on contact, while the brand’s signature alpha keratin 60ku protein repairs damage from the inside out.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Use a dry cloth to wipe the seals when you are done.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney, two of the biggest suppliers, have faced problems with A320-family models, particularly with seals designed to prevent oil from entering the air supply, as the Journal reported.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The research highlights the plight of Arctic seals, which rely on sea ice for breeding and raising their pups, and use it to rest and access foraging areas.
—Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned seals for Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS).
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Its electronics are all sealed inside the body, and all of its plugs have gasket seals to prevent moisture from entering.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Nearby Mystic Aquarium is a standout with beluga whales, sharks, African penguins, seals, sea lions, and more.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
This lightweight leave-in serum smooths and seals split ends on contact, while the brand’s signature alpha keratin 60ku protein repairs damage from the inside out.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Use a dry cloth to wipe the seals when you are done.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney, two of the biggest suppliers, have faced problems with A320-family models, particularly with seals designed to prevent oil from entering the air supply, as the Journal reported.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
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Plans aren’t finalized — a petition circulating among lawmakers still needs the signatures of two-thirds of members in the House and Senate — but momentum is firmly on the side of reconvening in Topeka next month.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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Several major media outlets have refused to sign on to the terms of the Pentagon’s new restrictive press policy, with the department threatening to take press passes by Wednesday without signatures.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Selznick said the necessary approvals were secured before the shutdown for some new products that are rolling out in the first few months of 2019, but new label authorizations were on hold since the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau was closed.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, Washington is further blurring the line between law enforcement and military operations, utilizing questionable authorizations while providing few details on strikes targeting small vessels said to be from Venezuela.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 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
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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 novel solution is a compact, top-like device that harvests kinetic energy from waves and vessel movements.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Mamdani is elected and secures a rent freeze next year, one of his biggest opponents will be an old friend.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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With this victory, Fisk jumps from 135th to 65th in the FedEx Cup rankings and secures his PGA Tour card for the next two seasons.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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State law bars cities, counties and other local governments from enacting their own gun, stricter regulations.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The new law also bars day care providers from collecting immigration information about children or their parents and allows parents to nominate a temporary legal guardian for their child through family court.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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