as in signatures
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 seals
Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
If the seals fail or materials become brittle and shatter under the thermal shock, the entire mission is at risk.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
In the 1950s, a new opportunity to develop bearing seals rose and by the mid-1970s that represented 70% of sales.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Set aside an hour, put wax seals on a dozen gift tags, and cut and string the ribbon through them.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Dirty water filters or freezer issues, like poor seals or inconsistent temperatures, can also impact ice quality.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Those with seals of acceptance or approval granted by the American Podiatric Medical Association are the crème de la crème of walking shoes—and Skechers has the most APMA seals of any shoe brand.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Noun
The scheme targeting Zimbler involved daily Microsoft Teams chats and video calls, more than 10 fake government documents with official-looking seals — including a federal arrest warrant — and two wire transfers.
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Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
If the seals fail or materials become brittle and shatter under the thermal shock, the entire mission is at risk.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
In the 1950s, a new opportunity to develop bearing seals rose and by the mid-1970s that represented 70% of sales.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Set aside an hour, put wax seals on a dozen gift tags, and cut and string the ribbon through them.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Dirty water filters or freezer issues, like poor seals or inconsistent temperatures, can also impact ice quality.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Those with seals of acceptance or approval granted by the American Podiatric Medical Association are the crème de la crème of walking shoes—and Skechers has the most APMA seals of any shoe brand.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
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The testing is focused largely on ink analysis, including the ink used on the signatures.
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Barring the necessary votes, candidates need signatures from voters to make it onto the ballot.
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In the images, Jack appears to be enthralled with the water as his father fishes.
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Fire up the replay and start the clock as soon as the goalie fishes the puck out of the net.
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Cici in the Sky also recommends Sabre’s portable door lock, which latches onto the strike plate to reinforce the existing lock.
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In the footage, the larger male bear latches onto the smaller bear with its mouth, sinking its teeth into the animal, repeatedly ripping at the female bear's fur and skin.
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This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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Killer whales off New England The aquarium says killer whale sightings are uncommon in New England waters.
Verb
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To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.
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Tokyo Central is owned by Japanese company Pan Pacific Retail Management, which also runs the grocery chains Gelson’s and Don Quijote.
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Chet Anderson harvests flowers by hand for Fresh Herb Company.
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To secure modern cryptographic systems against the vulnerabilities of predictable data, Fraunhofer IPMS developed Q-Dic that harvests true randomness from unpredictable quantum vacuum fluctuations.
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The region secures billions in annual funding, outpacing many European rivals, and looks set for continued growth.
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The Blink Outdoor 4 XR Bundle secures your perimeter with extended 400-foot signal routing and a two-year battery lifespan powered by included Energizer lithium cells.
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