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noun

Definition of sealnext
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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seal

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verb

1
as in to fish

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2
as in to lock

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Recent Examples of seal
Noun
Meanwhile, shea butter creates a seal over the skin barrier to trap moisture. — Deanna Pai, Allure, 8 Mar. 2025 Another thing the two shoes have in common is a seal of acceptance from the APMA, which only goes to shoes that podiatrists consider good for your feet. — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
It’s crafted with a high-quality MDF and wood veneer material that feels sturdy and authentic and is sealed with a water-resistant coating. — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 The Portland Trail Blazers only eclipsed that mark in overtime, where Mikal Bridges’ buzzer-beater sealed a dramatic 114-113 victory on the road. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
  1. signature
  2. fish
  3. lock
  4. authorization
  5. harvest
  6. latch
  7. certification
  8. clam
Noun
  • For the red carpet occasion, Fox opted for her signature illusion style.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The signature sun that’s on the classic pouches will be replaced with glowing moons in celebration of the total lunar eclipse happening on Friday, March 14.
    — Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of signature
Verb
  • Felix Studios/Courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island Active guests will find plenty to busy themselves with, including opportunities to fish, kayak, paddleboard, and even scuba dive.
    — Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Javier Velez was asleep inside the car while his father and brother fished nearby, according to WCAU.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of fish
Verb
  • Obviously, acting so quickly as to prevent the attacker from being able to lock you out in the first place would be best, and that means employing a phishing-resistant authentication methodology like a passkey, would be ideal.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Boston is essentially locked into the No. 2 spot within the East standings barring any dramatic occurrences down the stretch.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of lock
Noun
  • In 2022, immigrants working in the United States without legal authorization paid $25.7 billion in Social Security taxes and $6.4 billion in Medicare taxes, according to a recent analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
    — Jane C. Timm, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Their hypothetical rap sheet could begin and end with entering the U.S. illegally, a misdemeanor, or residing in the U.S. without authorization, a civil offense.
    — Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of authorization
Verb
  • Various herb and vegetable planters are design elements, but are also harvested and incorporated into menu dishes.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In fact, Indigenous peoples taught the settlers how to harvest and concentrate the sweet sap of the sugar maples that grow across northeastern Canada and the United States.
    — Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • But even pinned down, Augustin reportedly latched onto his sister’s hair and pants, refusing to release his grip as authorities arrived.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Parents in rural areas also often lack the basic knowledge about the practical side of breastfeeding, including how much milk a newborn needs to drink, how to properly latch, and how to count wet diapers as a means of understanding how much milk their newborns are drinking.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of latch
Noun
  • Diamond certification is given to artists whose songs have moved 10 million units.
    — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Patching games on consoles requires a relatively slow and laborious certification process, but that’s not the case for updating a game on Steam.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of certification
Verb
  • Spend a day out on the water with a boat and gear rentals for crabbing or clamming.
    — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
  • One of my goals for 2024 was to do more fishing, crabbing and clamming.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of clam

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