as in signature
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 seal
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Researchers discovered that after the loss of white sharks from False Bay, both seals and a different shark species took over.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
The builder did an excellent job of sealing each and every air leak.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
About 30 mammals — including whales, dolphins, dugongs, seals, walruses, otters, and beavers — started on land, before venturing into water even part time.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Researchers discovered that after the loss of white sharks from False Bay, both seals and a different shark species took over.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
On Monday, church leaders followed Catholic tradition in closing the pope's apartment at the Apostolic Palace by putting a red ribbon on the door handles and sealing the knot with wax.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
The builder did an excellent job of sealing each and every air leak.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Earlier this month, the company announced a new dress code policy for baristas, requiring them to stick to a solid black top to enhance the signature green apron.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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For the summer season, the brand also reimagined its signature designs with new materials, crafting styles like the Gucci Softbit, GG Marmont, and Bamboo 1947 bags in raffia, wicker or via crochet details.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The pair was fishing in Red Rock Creek on Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said in a April 24 news release obtained by McClatchy News.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to Gilbert’s brother-in-law, Charles Brown, the pair fishing late at night was not out of the ordinary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Colorado-Dallas had seven games written all over it the moment that matchup was locked in, and that’s exactly what both bona fide Stanley Cup contenders have delivered us.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Leshem, a former journalist, locked himself in an Israeli juvenile prison for two weeks (for research).—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Universities and the government use the database to track foreign students and students rely on it for their authorization to remain in the country.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Synthetic Food Dyes to Be Phased Out The FDA plans to revoke authorization of two synthetic food colorings—Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B—within the next few months.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Farms are struggling to find enough workers to harvest crops, which results in lower yields, a tight supply, and higher costs for consumers.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some content is less Miami Vice and more cottagecore: farmers harvesting poppy seeds, for instance.—
Antón Barba-Kay,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Though not an overpowering drive blocker, Jackson moves well out of his stance with the flexibility/length/strength combination to latch and occupy defenders with his hands.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The game has given my group something else to latch onto: naming things.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The center has had a hand in nearly every aspect of the implementation and management of the federal regulations from the online audit platform, auditor certification, and developing trainings for auditors, prison officials and others.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Cochineal extract, called carmine, is not kosher, meaning that kosher supervisors may need to retract certification of some items if their producers opt to replace synthetic reds with it.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Spend a day out on the water with a boat and gear rentals for crabbing or clamming.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2025
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One of my goals for 2024 was to do more fishing, crabbing and clamming.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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