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
Paul Ridden
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
Having topped its qualifying group, Javier Aguirre’s Mexico was rarely troubled in its quarterfinal in Glendale, Ariz., taking the lead through Vega just after halftime and effectively sealing the contest with just under 10 minutes left.
—Martin Rogers, New York Times, 28 June 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
This focal plane was installed within a vacuum chamber that was sealed by a 3-ft-wide lens – the first of three, with the outermost increasing the diameter to 5 ft.
—Paul Ridden
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
Having topped its qualifying group, Javier Aguirre’s Mexico was rarely troubled in its quarterfinal in Glendale, Ariz., taking the lead through Vega just after halftime and effectively sealing the contest with just under 10 minutes left.
—Martin Rogers, New York Times, 28 June 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
Noun
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One possibility that didn’t come up at the meeting: White could file a lawsuit questioning the validity of the signatures on the recall petitions.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Much of the equipment is even color-coded in the brand’s signature colors.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
Verb
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On one hand, anglers in the Treasure Valley who don’t usually get to catch walleye now have an opportunity in Lake Lowell to fish and to help with population control.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Seven years ago, he was run over by boat while fishing one January night near the Pennybacker Bridge.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Smith, 26, ranked fourth among all NFL interior offensive linemen in ESPN’s survey of coaches, executives and scouts, so the Chiefs would love to lock in a multi-year deal.—
Pete Grathoff
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The rising star is already locked and loaded with two other big movies after this.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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In 2020, then-U.S. Attorney General William Barr authorized prosecutors to seek the death penalty against the Saenz brothers, but President Joe Biden’s attorney general, Merrick Garland, withdrew that authorization in November 2023.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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The wastewater testing program would need authorization from the legislature.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Hand harvested, the grapes undergo fermentation and then age 77% in French oak barrels for 9 months and 23% in cement tanks.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Smartphone voice assistants, cameras, or microphones to harvest data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Not exactly definitive, but the kind of circumstantial evidence people latch onto and start dating rumors over.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 July 2025
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Their front legs are equipped with claws to latch onto their prey and inject a venomous saliva.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Casey Blaine, the company's senior regulatory counsel, set up a phone call earlier this week with an ADOT employee to discuss the certification process.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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The upcoming launch will be the first operational flight of ULA's new rocket with a pair of US military payloads, following two certification flights in 2024.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
Verb
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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