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
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Many of them arrived in decisive moments, including a vital strike away to title rivals Inter and his stunning scissor kick to seal the title against Cagliari.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
People packed like a seal colony.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But New York may need a little more depth off the bench in order to seal the deal next spring and summer.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Many of them arrived in decisive moments, including a vital strike away to title rivals Inter and his stunning scissor kick to seal the title against Cagliari.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
For larger separations, a flexible foam strip can be inserted before caulking to create a tighter seal.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
People packed like a seal colony.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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But an unaffiliated candidate, Lia White, is trying to get enough signatures to get on the general election ballot in the district.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The actress, who is reprising her role of Emily Charlton, has been seen on set with both her character's signature red locks, as well as a striking platinum blonde 'do.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others tried to flee into a sewage pond; agents used a boat to fish them out and prosecutors later alleged one man tried to flip the vessel.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the park has campgrounds, hiking trails, fishing in Donner Lake and more in the summer, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And a quartet of at-large Democrats appeared to lock down their spots representing the party on the November ballot.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Proposition 50 would lock that same culture into our election maps, giving politicians the power to protect themselves and their allies instead of voters.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The station stated that the volunteer acted without authorization and in direct violation of Radio Boise policies by making those comments on social media.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Kennedy petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to revoke authorization of COVID-19 vaccines and refrain from approving any future COVID-19 vaccines.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company applies a sociological attention to the gestures and dilemmas of people’s daily routines; once harvested, these insights are quickly incorporated into product designs.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Begin harvesting the larger, lower leaves when plants reach about eight inches in diameter.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit marks the latest in a series of stumbles at Verily, which, despite raising more than $1 billion from investors, has struggled to latch onto a winning product.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The idea is to use the simple, robust components highlighted in the study to build systems that can extend quickly, latch or grasp with precision, and retract reliably.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Liberian flag state granted the certification.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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The bill mandates the FAA enact 24 recommendations from an aviation rule-making committee within two years, forcing the agency to address a backlog of pilot medical certifications with special exceptions as well as hire FAA physicians with mental health backgrounds.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Soup Costco food courts in Taiwan offer members clam chowder.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Known for its abundance of agates found along the Pacific Ocean beach between Newport and Yaquina Head, Agate Beach is a popular spot for agate hunting, as well as other activities like clamming, surfing and wildlife viewing.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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