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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
The seal consists of a portrait of George Washington, the first U.S. president, set against a light-colored background inside a circular band. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.12 Potential Risks and Side Effects In studies, L-citrulline has safely been used in doses of 1.5-6 grams daily for up to two months. — Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Red Flash’s remarkable run ended with a narrow 70-68 loss to fellow No. 16 seed Alabama State, sealed by a last-second layup. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Nobody wants a repeat of that if Liverpool start labouring in their bid to seal the title. — David Ornstein, The Athletic, 25 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
  • The lack of undress certainly paid off, with Roberts' newsboy cap, red coat and thigh-high boots marking a signature style moment in the movie.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Located in the Central Embassy mall, the restaurant specializes in Thai boat noodles—an aromatic soup made with rich, spiced broth, pork or beef, herbs, and the signature ingredient, a little pig or cow’s blood.
    — Regan Stephens, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of signature
Verb
  • Investigators believe the men went fishing earlier in the morning when the boat capsized, possibly due to strong winds and high waves that created a hazardous situation for small watercraft on the lake.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The toughest part involved fishing some stiff, thick wire through a space between the coolant tank and a metal bracket (which the manual warned about).
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of fish
Verb
  • The value of women’s basketball has already exploded in the intervening months, but the NCAA is locked into a contract that doesn’t reflect the sport’s current status and relevance.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Can your current tools adapt in real-time—or are they locked into static rules?
    — Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 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
  • Now the physicist and tech entrepreneur is focused on chocolate — not from cacao harvested in tropical climates more suited to the plant, but from cacao grown right here in Southern California.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Sheep, pigs, and cattle grazed under the trees and harvested their own fodder—a practice known as silvopasture, derived from Latin and meaning forest feeding.
    — Ben Seal, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of harvest
Verb
  • For college basketball fans looking for a lower seed to root for, Colorado State may be the ideal team to latch onto given their clear talent and upset potential for future games.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This gives the immune cells a clear target to latch onto.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of latch
Noun
  • Companies like Google, Apple, and IBM have rolled out programs to hire candidates based on certifications, boot camp training, or hands-on experience rather than degrees.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The group cited a review of medical records by Dr. Pierre Kory, a physician who lost his medical certifications including for pulmonary and critical care after spreading misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 21 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
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