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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
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
Use a bathroom disinfectant to clean the porcelain, and pay attention to the seams at the back of the seat as well as the seals around the bottom of the toilet.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 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
The warm, damp environment of the actual drum is the ideal ground for mold and bacteria to grow, especially in front-loaders with rubber seals.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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
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
Noun
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
Use a bathroom disinfectant to clean the porcelain, and pay attention to the seams at the back of the seat as well as the seals around the bottom of the toilet.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 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
The warm, damp environment of the actual drum is the ideal ground for mold and bacteria to grow, especially in front-loaders with rubber seals.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
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McGuinness, along with Jason Bauer, were accused of a scheme to put several Tea Party candidates on the ballot without their knowledge, forging signatures on an affidavit.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Further analysis confirmed that the spiders' carbon and nitrogen signatures traced back to sulfur-oxidizing microbes, not plants that underwent photosynthesis like those above ground.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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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Fourth-generation farmer Charles Stoecker harvests kale on land his family rents from Leslie Alfred White.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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These comments are important because our government must place premium in creating a society that respects human lives, secures its borders and protects its citizens.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whoever controls the electromagnetic spectrum, secures the provenance of data, and fields resilient sensing systems will shape not only military outcomes but the political economy of the coming decades.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive that temporarily bars MD-11 planes from flight just days after a UPS plane of the same model crashed in Louisville.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Nov. 2025
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That law bars discrimination in contracts — and Mainen argues that students have a contract with educational facilities to receive a harassment-free education.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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