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
Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
The filing for that proceeding was later placed under seal.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Liquids can hold up well as long as they are wrapped and sealed effectively.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Some products may even come with an authenticity seal.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
The filing for that proceeding was later placed under seal.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
Fold the dough over the filling, press the edges with a fork to seal and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Liquids can hold up well as long as they are wrapped and sealed effectively.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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After all, this is a bold departure from her signature colorful styles.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lopez styled her long hair in her signature soft waves and completed her look with a natural, glowy makeup look.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids can benefit brain health and function, reduce inflammation, and support heart health.17 The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that the average healthy adult consumes seafood at least twice weekly.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pulaski Park is already more alive than before, Mark said, and the transformation will increase when people, especially kids, can fish in the river.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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But for those who are just looking to lock in hydration, consider the simple skincare act of slugging, with Alastin’s Soothe & Protect Balm ($46).Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The protests have been met with a violent police crackdown as the ruling party and thousands of protesters become locked in a deepening battle over the country’s future and whether Georgia should forge closer ties with Russia or Europe.Lex Harvey, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Executives at the company shared the key benefits like enhanced approval rates where AI can augment authorization messages with real-time data, reducing errors and optimizing transaction routing.Gene Marks, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That is why that this first denial of authorization will start a policy for any boat carrying arms to Israel that wants to dock at a Spanish port.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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This year, Dyer and his team harvested about 100 pounds of honey per hive, which is sold in the gift shop and worked into the dishes—like the charcuterie board, sauces, dressings, and desserts—that are offered at all three restaurants and via room service.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Every spring, farmers around the country place one to three seedlings in place of every single tree that was harvested during the fall for the holidays, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Chau points out that commentators have latched onto SF texts to explain all manner of social phenomena in China, ranging from unemployment and the economy to air pollution.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
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Anti-vax campaigners latched onto the news and claimed his condition was the effect of the Covid vaccine.Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The state requires drone pilots to get a certification and follows federal guidelines around the acceptable use of drones.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Why this is significant: Senators and House lawmakers watched firsthand as a violent pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol during the certification of the 2020 election results.Cate Martel, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Others, including Cannon’s father, gave the state’s proposal to start clamming a chance.Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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On special mornings, guests can start the day watching clamming bears as the sun soars above the Chigmit Mountains –all without leaving camp.Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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