seals 1 of 2

noun

plural of seal
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of seal
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as in fishes

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as in locks

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Recent Examples of seals
Noun
Victorian homes dot the landscape, and the views of Monterey Bay and its wildlife — otters, whales and seals — can’t be beat. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 While silicone storage containers aren't known for their super tight seals, I was impressed by how much squeezing and shaking these could withstand without leaking. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 The products do not have USDA seals of inspection and were sold nationwide. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Mold Stain Remover Gel Cleaner is a heavy-duty solution designed to remove mold stains from various surfaces, including front loader washing machine seals, bathroom grout, showers, and caulk. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 In This Article Seal gaps, cracks, and door seals to block mice from entering your garage. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Scrub the lid, mouthpiece, straw, and rubber seals with warm water and mild dish soap. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 That dust grinds at the wheel bearings and works past the seals. — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 This shark incident comes as numerous sharks have been spotted close to the Maine coastline, as the apex predators hunt for seals. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seals
  1. signatures
  2. fishes
  3. latches
  4. authorizations
  5. whales
  6. chains
  7. harvests
  8. secures
Noun
  • Its separate entrance, elevators, and staff have always set it apart from the surrounding casino ecosystem, offering a smoke-free, gaming-free environment with all the brand’s usual service signatures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Adding quantum-safe signatures to a blockchain is a solvable engineering problem, according to Coinbase.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of signatures
Verb
  • Once outside, Parks fishes a pair of blue flip-flops out of her purse and changes out of her heels.
    — Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026
  • In the images, Jack appears to be enthralled with the water as his father fishes.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of fishes
Verb
  • Both the containers and lids are made from glass, and the lids are sealed with food-safe silicone that latches into place on both sides for an airtight design without leaks.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Cici in the Sky also recommends Sabre’s portable door lock, which latches onto the strike plate to reinforce the existing lock.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Definition of latches
Noun
  • The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In its current form, the program places substantial administrative burden on clinicians, requiring extensive documentation, prior authorizations, appeals, and time-consuming navigation of evolving coverage rules.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorizations
Verb
  • Killer whales off New England The aquarium says killer whale sightings are uncommon in New England waters.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of whales
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  • Restaurant chains Chipotle and QDOBA pulled jalapeños last week.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.
    — Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of chains
Verb
  • The top layer snaps up laser light and converts it into electricity, while the bottom layer harvests the waste heat to extract even more energy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • Local producer Tsar Nicoulai Caviar raises and harvests its own caviar across its seven fisheries around the area.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of harvests
Verb
  • However, just as absurd are the directions the story takes from that point on, and the mechanics by which its central family secures their eventual happy ending.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If no candidate secures a majority of the vote in Tuesday's primary, the contest could head to a runoff later this month to determine who takes on Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
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