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sealing

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verb

present participle of seal

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Recent Examples of sealing
Noun
Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot. ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026 The next stage is the actual innovation that results in adhesive-free sealing. Etiido Uko march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026 Jamal Murray had 28 points and two game-sealing free throws for Denver (39-24). Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 With cleaning, simple repairs, thoughtful sealing, and a few charming touches, your driveway can feel new again and become a highlight of your home. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026 The maintenance includes crack sealing, slurry sealing and localized repairs. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 When App State guard Eren Banks' 3-pointer with 2 seconds left clanged off the iron, Drone, one of the smallest players on the court, perfectly timed his jump to earn the game-sealing rebound. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026 These allow accurate replication of insertion depth, sealing, low-frequency response, and ANC performance [10][12]. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026 Mummification experts at Saqqara drew on a continental network that supplied oils, tars and resins, combining these materials with specialized techniques of antisepsis, embalming, wrapping and coffin sealing. R. Alexander Bentley, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
  • Some schools in Minnesota have already announced closings or shifts to virtual learning on Thursday as another round of winter weather threatens parts of the state.
    Eric Henderson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That Final Smile The closing image is everything.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Imagine harvesting fresh greens in January and bringing your pepper plants back to life each spring with a head start on the season.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
  • On both the Moon and Mars, astronauts could potentially obtain water by harvesting frozen ice reserves found in polar regions or buried beneath the surface.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.
    Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Starting from a short end and using parchment to help shape, roll up cake (don’t worry if some filling gets squeezed out on the sides).
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When to Throw a Texas Rig Typically, fishing a Texas rig around aquatic vegetation in the early summer is a surefire way to get a few bites.
    Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
  • As federal and state authorities intensify efforts to contain the spill and clean up beaches, fisherman have struggled to make ends meet as they have been forced to almost completely halt fishing to prevent boat engines and nets from being contaminated with oil, losing their main source of income.
    Félix Márquez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Their challenge is no longer securing Africa’s place in the global conversation of contemporary art but how to adapt as that conversation fundamentally changes.
    Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Inn was founded by and remains owned by the Shorefast charity, which is dedicated to securing Fogo Island’s cultural and economic future.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That money is thanks to Measure C, a 2020 ballot measure that increased the city’s hotel tax to pay for homelessness programs, street repairs and an expansion of the waterfront convention center.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Investigators said the fire caused millions of dollars in damage to the Target location, which remains closed for repairs.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • So is picking our favorite food, movies, sports and almost anything else where our individual preferences don’t always align with that of others.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Rather than picking a fight with the White House, Blanco said, the judges are letting the top prosecutor fall on his face.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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