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
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The Sicilian way is to lie, like seals, sprawled along the rocks with a towel and a cold beer before descending abruptly into intense shades of blue.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Later, the state spent $6 million to seal the brick building, after state workers complained of respiratory ailments and asthma.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The case, which mirrors original charges filed in the Southern District of New York in 2020, adds charges against Flores and was filed under seal last month.
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But while not every dent is dangerous, certain types can compromise a can's seal and allow harmful bacteria to thrive.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
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Let’s look back on 2025 fantasy misses to look forward and avoid making the signature mistake of each whiff come the 2026 draft season.—
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In addition to executing the oxygen facial, McLeod-Valentine delivered the earliest iteration of his now-signature facial massage, meant to lymphatically drain the face to emphasize a client’s facial structure while boosting skin radiance and hydration before a major red carpet appearance.—
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People fishing within the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park.—
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Given the otherworldly landscape minutes from the hotel, Larch House intends to be a home base for travelers fly-fishing and rafting in the summertime or skiing the top-tier slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort in the winter.—
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Failing the means test by filing too soon Filing too quickly is a mistake that can lock you into a less favorable outcome.—
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In order to apply AI to their often massive enterprises, big businesses need to lock in their data infrastructure.—
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There is a legal authorization for the use of force, which is what makes this so different than the use of the military force against Venezuela or Greenland or Cuba or wherever the president wants to take us to war next.—
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Notably, the company has a $1 billion buyback authorization with no end date.—
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Be gentle, and harvest with a slight twist, or snip them off.—
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In Europe, Norway’s Over Easy Solar and Germany’s Next2Sun and SOLYCO Solar provide a variety of vertical solar panels that harvest morning, evening and winter light.—
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The phages developed mutations that sharpened their ability to latch onto and infect bacterial cells.—
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The hard-charging and energy-first forward didn’t latch onto the third-line centre role.—
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Above all else, Gunn encourages consumers to opt for certified models, such as those with ETL or UL certifications.—
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Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.—
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Go crabbing, clamming, hiking, or mushroom foraging with a guide, head out for a fat-tire bike ride, or enjoy a beach bonfire, already set up for you, for the coziest way to end a day on the coast.—
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In 1968, Stanley Kubrick introduced HAL 9000’s unblinking red eye and eerily clam, smug voice in 2001: A Space Odyssey.—
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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