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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
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Penguins, seals and albatross Rosmarin began traveling the world in 2022 after quitting his job as a media buyer.
—Corey Williams, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Oversized animals, including dinosaurs, bulls, roosters, hens and seals, also multiplied.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The best way to experience this national park is from the water, and there are plenty of cruise tours available to take in the scenery and wildlife (think seals, sea lions, sea otters, puffins, orcas, whales, and eagles).
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
An altered Antarctic landscape could have significant impacts on its wildlife, from the microorganisms and algae that prop up the food chain – food for krill which, in turn, feed many of the region’s whales – to the penguins and seals that rely on sea ice for feeding and resting.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
According to the New York State Department of Health, mold commonly develops in bathrooms, around shower curtains, on window moldings, in refrigerator door seals and on surfaces near air conditioning systems.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
From a practical standpoint, outstate cities, towns and hamlets either could not or did not want to spend more taxpayer money on new flags and seals and new paint jobs for public equipment.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The predators also have a varied diet, including fish, seals, sea lions, dolphins, rays, and smaller sharks.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Pay special attention to the spaces around your windows and doors and create air-tight seals there with a weatherstripping foam or insulation kit.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Penguins, seals and albatross Rosmarin began traveling the world in 2022 after quitting his job as a media buyer.
—Corey Williams, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Oversized animals, including dinosaurs, bulls, roosters, hens and seals, also multiplied.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The best way to experience this national park is from the water, and there are plenty of cruise tours available to take in the scenery and wildlife (think seals, sea lions, sea otters, puffins, orcas, whales, and eagles).
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
An altered Antarctic landscape could have significant impacts on its wildlife, from the microorganisms and algae that prop up the food chain – food for krill which, in turn, feed many of the region’s whales – to the penguins and seals that rely on sea ice for feeding and resting.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
According to the New York State Department of Health, mold commonly develops in bathrooms, around shower curtains, on window moldings, in refrigerator door seals and on surfaces near air conditioning systems.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
From a practical standpoint, outstate cities, towns and hamlets either could not or did not want to spend more taxpayer money on new flags and seals and new paint jobs for public equipment.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The predators also have a varied diet, including fish, seals, sea lions, dolphins, rays, and smaller sharks.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
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Operating in highly elliptical orbits, these next-generation satellites will provide comprehensive coverage of the entire Northern Hemisphere with modernized sensors designed to detect faint heat signatures from evolving ballistic and hypersonic threats, according to Northrop Grumman.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The letter, which has since grown to nearly 5,000 signatures, was organized by the Committee for the First Amendment, the Future Film Coalition, the Writers Guild of America and the Democracy Defenders Fund.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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In the images, Jack appears to be enthralled with the water as his father fishes.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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Insurance companies counter that authorizations are a vital tool to prevent unnecessary tests and medical care that inflate medical bills for families.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The new restrictions do not affect trade and financial transactions authorized by embargo exceptions or government authorizations, called licenses, according to the executive order.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Killer whales off New England The aquarium says killer whale sightings are uncommon in New England waters.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a TikTok video, Eve promotes this $15 safety device that easily latches onto the strike plate of any door.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bad things happen when an AI chatbot latches onto one of your neuroses.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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Westport Sea Farms Westport Sea Farms raises and harvests its oysters on site, serving them on the docks of historic Westport Point.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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While the House of Creed uses a proprietary process created by founder James Creed in the 1760s, Chanel still maintains and harvests all of its natural ingredients by hand to preserve their blossom integrity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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Plus, the Mary Jane-style strap secures your foot for more comfortable wear.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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