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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
PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Nearby Mystic Aquarium is a standout with beluga whales, sharks, African penguins, seals, sea lions, and more.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
This lightweight leave-in serum smooths and seals split ends on contact, while the brand’s signature alpha keratin 60ku protein repairs damage from the inside out.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Weather stripping and seals perform an important job by keeping moisture and cold drafts from entering our homes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney, two of the biggest suppliers, have faced problems with A320-family models, particularly with seals designed to prevent oil from entering the air supply, as the Journal reported.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The rotating seals — similar to those found in boat drive shafts — maintain integrity under pressure while allowing full mechanical function.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Surfers–who the predators can often mistake for seals–and communities that rely on ocean tourism dollars are particularly at high risk from shark bites.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Then there's seals, assuming these rods will extend through a rubber tire surface that gets covered in all kinds of mud, liquid and grit on a daily basis.
—Loz Blain
september 23, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Its electronics are all sealed inside the body, and all of its plugs have gasket seals to prevent moisture from entering.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Nearby Mystic Aquarium is a standout with beluga whales, sharks, African penguins, seals, sea lions, and more.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
This lightweight leave-in serum smooths and seals split ends on contact, while the brand’s signature alpha keratin 60ku protein repairs damage from the inside out.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Weather stripping and seals perform an important job by keeping moisture and cold drafts from entering our homes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney, two of the biggest suppliers, have faced problems with A320-family models, particularly with seals designed to prevent oil from entering the air supply, as the Journal reported.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The rotating seals — similar to those found in boat drive shafts — maintain integrity under pressure while allowing full mechanical function.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Surfers–who the predators can often mistake for seals–and communities that rely on ocean tourism dollars are particularly at high risk from shark bites.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Then there's seals, assuming these rods will extend through a rubber tire surface that gets covered in all kinds of mud, liquid and grit on a daily basis.
—Loz Blain
september 23, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
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The group is still trying to collect enough signatures to see their proposal appear on the ballot in November 2026.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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His enthusiasm for collecting has endeared him to other people in the community, from customizing signatures to posting about the hobby, jumping on streams to rip packs and even walking the floor at some of the biggest card shows like any other average collector.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Selznick said the necessary approvals were secured before the shutdown for some new products that are rolling out in the first few months of 2019, but new label authorizations were on hold since the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau was closed.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, Washington is further blurring the line between law enforcement and military operations, utilizing questionable authorizations while providing few details on strikes targeting small vessels said to be from Venezuela.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
30 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
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Texas Roadhouse, which also operates casual dining chains Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, is expected to report third-quarter results at the end of October.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The novel solution is a compact, top-like device that harvests kinetic energy from waves and vessel movements.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Teammates said the long-term deal not only secures one of the league’s budding stars in Minnesota, but also that Kaprizov’s faith in this organization sends a message that this is a team that can contend for the Stanley Cup in the near term.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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This project secures funding through the Critical Design Review phase, procurement of long lead material for qualification, and will enable increased and accelerated capacity for solid rocket motor production, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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The outlets added that Flores is on probation from a 2023 conviction involving a gun and DUI, which bars him from possessing firearms or drinking alcohol.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The state also bars sharing driver’s license data for immigration enforcement, the lawsuit notes.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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