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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
That outline is still under seal, however, but sections of Tarvey's findings are included in a separate court filing that was recently unsealed and obtained by PEOPLE.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Williams proved worthy of his four-year, $104 million contract Sunday, sacking Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert twice, including taking down the two-time Pro Bowler on fourth down with under two minutes left to seal the game.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Without sea ice, the bears are forced to hunt in open water, and the seals can outswim them.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
That outline is still under seal, however, but sections of Tarvey's findings are included in a separate court filing that was recently unsealed and obtained by PEOPLE.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Eagles drove deep into 49ers territory, but linebacker Eric Kendricks broke up Jalen Hurts’ pass for Dallas Goedert on fourth-and-11 to seal the win.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Williams proved worthy of his four-year, $104 million contract Sunday, sacking Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert twice, including taking down the two-time Pro Bowler on fourth down with under two minutes left to seal the game.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Rachel Riggs’ signature unfussy cake asks for just one bowl, a single whisk and 10 minutes to get the oven ready.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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In a news release announcing the signature petition, backers of the measure featured quotes from prominent Colorado and national Democrats supporting deporting violent criminals, though none have apparently endorsed this specific measure.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The men were not members of any drug cartel, the lawsuit says, but had instead been fishing in the waters off the Venezuelan coast and were returning to their homes in Trinidad and Tobago.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s how Braddy and his siblings grew to love the Everglades, where the family would fish and have picnics.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Taking a few minutes to review your extensions, remove anything unfamiliar and lock down your accounts can make a real difference.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Rams did not wait for the end of the season to lock up key members of their core.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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There is a legal authorization for the use of force, which is what makes this so different than the use of the military force against Venezuela or Greenland or Cuba or wherever the president wants to take us to war next.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Notably, the company has a $1 billion buyback authorization with no end date.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Be gentle, and harvest with a slight twist, or snip them off.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Europe, Norway’s Over Easy Solar and Germany’s Next2Sun and SOLYCO Solar provide a variety of vertical solar panels that harvest morning, evening and winter light.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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Like the most treacherous toadies from literature — Iago, Wormtongue, Tywin Lannister — Miller managed to shove aside rivals to latch onto his master’s ear and guide him toward more evil.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rhine and other backers of the fees latched onto another line in the report that said the charges contribute to less than 5% of total development costs.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The mechanics of this new feature depart from traditional certification methods.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Atwood is grateful for her certification and is now envisioning brighter and better days.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Go crabbing, clamming, hiking, or mushroom foraging with a guide, head out for a fat-tire bike ride, or enjoy a beach bonfire, already set up for you, for the coziest way to end a day on the coast.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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In 1968, Stanley Kubrick introduced HAL 9000’s unblinking red eye and eerily clam, smug voice in 2001: A Space Odyssey.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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