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
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Also, check for cracks around air conditioning vents and along window seals.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
When completed, Smiths will be down to two businesses — John Crane, a supplier of mechanical seals and filtration products, and Flex-Tek, which supplies components that heat and move fluids and gases.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Once inside, the user reclines into the tub’s plush, contoured interior, and the door seals shut.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The Ostar Jar Opener works by offering leverage to break tough seals on jars and bottles, while its rubber lining holds a steady grip.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Three species of Arctic seals now face extinction due to global warming, while half the planet’s birds are in decline due to habitat loss.
—Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Polar bears living along the coast of Labrador primarily feed on seals and, as such, are most often found on sea ice.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 8 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
Noun
According to Moriggi, the wedding decor also included Wally with golden retriever wax seals on envelopes, and napkins with an image of a golden retriever swimming in a martini glass printed on them.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Also, check for cracks around air conditioning vents and along window seals.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
When completed, Smiths will be down to two businesses — John Crane, a supplier of mechanical seals and filtration products, and Flex-Tek, which supplies components that heat and move fluids and gases.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Once inside, the user reclines into the tub’s plush, contoured interior, and the door seals shut.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The Ostar Jar Opener works by offering leverage to break tough seals on jars and bottles, while its rubber lining holds a steady grip.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Three species of Arctic seals now face extinction due to global warming, while half the planet’s birds are in decline due to habitat loss.
—Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Polar bears living along the coast of Labrador primarily feed on seals and, as such, are most often found on sea ice.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
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The tech analyzed their unique hemodynamic signatures (blood flow characteristics).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Anyone with $2,000 to burn can file an initiative with California’s secretary of state, but most measures never get off the ground given the costs of gathering signatures.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 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
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Those actions were justified using authorizations for the use of military force passed by Congress in 2001 and 2002.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
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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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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Its corner ties secures it to your duvet cover and the box stitching ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The platform secures customer models and data for exclusive use, making sure sensitive information stays within the company.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While candidates for office can still work the polls, Ohio law bars them from doing so in places where people may be voting for them.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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But in the new guidance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asserts that federal law bars states from restricting medical debts from credit reports, arguing that only the federal government has this authority.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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