Synonyms of seals

seals 1 of 2

noun

plural of seal

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.

Related Words

• signatures
• authorizations
• certifications
• stamps
• permits
• licenses
• permissions
• clearances
• warrants
• sanctions
• consents
• leaves
• allowances
• green lights
• tolerances
• sufferances
• imprimaturs
• patents
• accreditations
• passes
• concurrences
• agreements
• grants
• liberties
• concessions
• acquiescences
• acceptances
• tolerations
• assents
• OKs
• accords

Dissimilar Words

• denials
• injunctions
• refusals
• revocations
• rejections
• vetoes
• exclusions
• suppressions
• prohibitions
• discouragements
• repressions
• bans
• embargoes
• deterrences
• proscriptions
• interdictions

seals

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of seal

1

as in fishes

Related Words

• fishes
• whales
• clams
• harvests
• picks
• accumulates
• shrimps
• reaps
• traps
• gathers
• garners
• bags
• nets
• captures
• forages
• crops
• hunts
• snares
• cuts
• gleans
• mows
• grows
• hays
• raises

Dissimilar Words

• plants
• seeds
• sows

2

as in locks

Related Words

• locks
• latches
• chains
• secures
• bars
• fastens
• shuts
• battens (down)
• bolts
• closes
• stops
• slams
• bangs

Dissimilar Words

• opens
• unlocks
• unfastens
• unlatches
• unseals
• unbolts
• unbars

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seals

Noun

Some layers, like sandstone, contain honeycombed pores capable of holding CO2, while others, like mudstone, can act as impermeable seals, trapping the buoyant gas underground. — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026

The challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

The marine conservation area near Point Sal encompasses kelp forests and what’s known as Lion Rock, a haven for sea lions, seals and migratory birds, said Violet Sage Walker, chair of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 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, 10 Oct. 2026

That review covers shingles, tiles and panels; seals around chimneys, skylights and vents; drainage; and structural condition. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

They are accused of forging seals and official documents and said Huy had an Australian passport while Thuan had a Norwegian one. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Temperature swings and thermal stress will eventually crack structural steel and cause joints and seals to fail. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Jacob and Green chase him to a disco called Flux, shooting him dead before the jar of whatever toxic cocktail the Indonesian women cooked up falls to the floor, seals intact. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026