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
Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Thailand sealed all land borders with its neighbor because of the clashes, which Bangkok says are ongoing in at least six areas along the frontier.
—Brendan Cole
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.
—ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
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Noun
They are protected by a federal court order that is itself sealed.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Thailand sealed all land borders with its neighbor because of the clashes, which Bangkok says are ongoing in at least six areas along the frontier.
—Brendan Cole
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Verb
Outdoor lights typically contain seals to protect against rain; however, these seals are not built to withstand the high pressure of a pressure washer.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.
—ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
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The band, whose unmistakable signature sound emanates from June Kuramoto’s formidable prowess on the koto, a Japanese stringed instrument, was formed in the 1970s in East Los Angeles by leader Dan Kuramoto.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The House and Senate typically pass competing versions of the legislation before negotiating a compromise bill for the president's signature.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Dann recounts the story of UConn football players who were fishing in the lake and caught a small-mouth bass.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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Some Yellowstone National Park rivers are closed to fishing due to low river flows and warm water temperatures, a federal park spokesperson confirmed on Friday July 18.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Her dog, who has his own room, had been locked inside and left to relieve himself all over the floor.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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But when Shaw learns that villain Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa) has put a target on his mother, Queenie (Helen Mirren), his priorities lock in.—
Elliott Smith,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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The order by President Donald Trump to deny citizenship to babies born to immigrants without legal authorization to be in the U.S. is now before the courts.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Henry Hancock began to harvest the material there after the Civil War, shipping it off to San Francisco and other ports for construction projects.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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In 1758, José Antonio de Cuervo was granted permission by the King of Spain to land in the town of Tequila, Mexico, to harvest blue agave.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But the attacks on Powell have grown in recent weeks, and Republicans have latched onto what was once a routine — albeit expensive — construction project for the Fed.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Playing the deep position, Cruz latched onto the final out, then sprinted in, jumping into Hargrove’s arms.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Complementing their efforts in innovation is sustainability which has been recognised with a Gold certification from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism, a Canadian organization that evaluates and supports tourism businesses in their sustainable development efforts.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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After Black Sabbath, Osbourne launched a hugely successful solo career, with his first seven solo albums going on to earn multi-platinum certifications in the United States.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
22 July 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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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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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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