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
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to this, using excessive water or harsh chemical cleaners can then lead to moisture accumulation around window seals, which can potentially cause mould growth or deterioration of the frame around the windows.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 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
This construction, paired with an automatic helium escape valve integrated into the crown, allows the watch to endure prolonged saturation diving without damaging its seals or movement.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
From there, members selected 48 flags, 23 seals, and 32 mottos to advance to a second round of review.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Documents were either missing or lacked the necessary official seals, said attorney Richard Jurgens, with the law firm Candela, Eig & Jurgens.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
These fluids are widely used in seals, lubricants, and corrosion prevention in cooling systems.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
In addition to this, using excessive water or harsh chemical cleaners can then lead to moisture accumulation around window seals, which can potentially cause mould growth or deterioration of the frame around the windows.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 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
This construction, paired with an automatic helium escape valve integrated into the crown, allows the watch to endure prolonged saturation diving without damaging its seals or movement.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
From there, members selected 48 flags, 23 seals, and 32 mottos to advance to a second round of review.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Documents were either missing or lacked the necessary official seals, said attorney Richard Jurgens, with the law firm Candela, Eig & Jurgens.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
These fluids are widely used in seals, lubricants, and corrosion prevention in cooling systems.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
Noun
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But an unaffiliated candidate, Lia White, is trying to get enough signatures to get on the general election ballot in the district.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to The War Zone (TWZ) report, the drone concept looks optimized for generating low radar signatures.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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On April 27 Kennedy announced that emergency-use authorizations for COVID-19 vaccines had been terminated.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
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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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
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Unfortunately, the director harvests only so much from this seemingly fertile ground, and, essentially, we’re left in familiar sci-fi-horror territory.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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More crucially, EchoStar secures access to Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service, a step that could significantly boost its Boost Mobile operations and firmly connect its fortunes to one of the most transformative players in the satellite communications sector.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The play takes their boy’s name as its title — Hamnet and Hamlet being virtually synonymous — and secures Shakespeare‘s legacy.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And in some places, state law explicitly bars charging any fee for serving the order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The act, passed by City Council in 2014, bars police and other agencies from working with federal agencies regarding immigration detainers.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Seals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seals. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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