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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
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Still, Drury said, make sure to drive it in the rain, too, before buying it to see whether there are any leaky seals or foggy headlights or taillights.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Make sure to remove crumbs from the seals around the door while wiping.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Best practices for checking insulation quality is to read user reviews and consider how the bag seals.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Each summer and fall, sharks hunt for seals close to shore.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Use commercial seals or plywood to cover attic and ground vents.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Sealing up door jambs, window seals and other entry points, as well as placing screens on windows and doors, can also be effective.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
About eight miles away in San Pedro, the Marine Mammal Care Center cares for seals and sea lions and offers information and exhibits.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
In fact, the seals landed in the same statistical range as nursery rhymes, where repetition and predictability help a message carry and be remembered.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Still, Drury said, make sure to drive it in the rain, too, before buying it to see whether there are any leaky seals or foggy headlights or taillights.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Make sure to remove crumbs from the seals around the door while wiping.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Best practices for checking insulation quality is to read user reviews and consider how the bag seals.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Each summer and fall, sharks hunt for seals close to shore.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Use commercial seals or plywood to cover attic and ground vents.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Sealing up door jambs, window seals and other entry points, as well as placing screens on windows and doors, can also be effective.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
About eight miles away in San Pedro, the Marine Mammal Care Center cares for seals and sea lions and offers information and exhibits.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
Noun
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In May, recall petitioners submitted 10,500 valid signatures to qualify the initiative for Tuesday’s ballot.—
Janie Har,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Abundant evidence previously published by El Faro lent credibility to the gang members’ claims, but in these times, an intelligence document with official stamps and signatures or pictures from prison security cameras have less weight than a famous fugitive gang leader saying it himself on camera.—
Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez,
The Dial,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, the company is bringing together two often separated ecosystems into one seamless workflow, welding the gap between prior authorizations and post-service claims and coding validation.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 34 states, CVS will continue to offer COVID vaccines for those who fall under the new FDA authorizations.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Typically said when someone copies a trend, latches onto a friend's obsession, or just teases in a playful way.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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That against-the-odds spirit is what the documentary crew latches onto as the thread tying their story together.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Washington, Yonder Cider harvests apples from the orchards of Wenatchee Valley within the state’s Apple Country.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Across the Andes in Mendoza, Argentina, winemaker Rodrigo Romero harvests 70-year-old vines for Pascual Toso Alta Cabernet Sauvignon, which is noted for its depth, complexity, and concentration.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The extra-large, rectangular shape offers enough space for long lengths and fluffy curls, while the strong, extra-long teeth form a lock that secures every last strand.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Having friends secures Israel’s place in the region and the world, as the remarkable coordinated response to Iranian missile barrages should’ve made clear.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Legal experts, including Hatfield, have argued that the Missouri Constitution bars lawmakers from redrawing congressional districts more than once a decade.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chill the Snickers bars in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes before chopping.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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