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Recent Examples of caulk
Among the noise mitigation measures San Diego’s program provides for free are retrofitted exterior doors and windows, installation of a ventilation system, and more modest measures like placing weather stripping and caulking around openings.
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
Look for signs of DIY work — sloppy paint jobs, misaligned tiles, uneven cabinet installation, missing GFCI outlets, or my pet peeve: poorly done caulking.
—Dana Bull, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Re-caulk and re-grout Over time, caulking and grout can become discolored or cracked.
—Ann Hoke, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Eliminate caulk holes, crevices or cracks in foundations or walls by caulking openings or plugging them with petroleum jelly.
—Barbara Robertson, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
Look for signs of DIY work — sloppy paint jobs, misaligned tiles, uneven cabinet installation, missing GFCI outlets, or my pet peeve: poorly done caulking.
—Dana Bull, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Re-caulk and re-grout Over time, caulking and grout can become discolored or cracked.
—Ann Hoke, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Eliminate caulk holes, crevices or cracks in foundations or walls by caulking openings or plugging them with petroleum jelly.
—Barbara Robertson, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caulk
seal
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Browning went on to lead the Bengals to a comeback win, diving into the end zone with just seconds left in the fourth quarter to seal a 31-27 victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As the consequences of permanent records became clear—blocking access to jobs, housing, and education—states began experimenting with mechanisms to seal or expunge certain convictions, usually for first-time or juvenile offenders.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Caulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caulk. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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