sealing 1 of 2

noun

as in closing

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sealing

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verb

present participle of seal
1
as in harvesting

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as in locking

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Recent Examples of sealing
Noun
Logan Morris put the Lions in front with a minute left, then kicked the sealing points. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 On third-and-10 from the Miami 22, O’Connor jumped Foley’s route up the middle of the field and hauled in what was essentially the game-sealing interception of quarterback Gio Lopez for the Hurricanes in Miami’s 33-20 win. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Insulation and air sealing are equally important for preventing that heat from making its way into your living spaces. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026 Whaling and sealing—which would soon decimate island species—were in full swing. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 14, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Sep. 2026 But the goal of holding an event for expungement and sealing of records is to make the process more accessible. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 Doctors insert a thin, flexible catheter into a blood vessel and steer it up to the heart using real-time imaging guidance to place a sealing device. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Linebacker Dylan Lee set the tone, leading the team with nine tackles as well as grabbing the game-sealing interception. — Niles Hall, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026 Cork is water-resistant when properly sealed, but requires regular sealing and upkeep to KEEP it water-resistant. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
  1. closing
  2. harvesting
  3. locking
  4. filling
  5. fishing
  6. securing
  7. repair
  8. picking
Noun
  • The council also plans to hold special public hearings, to find out how the Academy got to the point of closing, and what possible solutions might look like.
    — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • See fans’ reactions and more details of the closing in my recent story.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of closing
Verb
  • My friend, however, is harvesting black widow spider eggs and putting the egg sacs in her freezer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Given Apple's value proposition as the only big name in tech not dependent on harvesting your data, its AI implementation depends on on-device processing.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of harvesting
Verb
  • This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.
    — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of locking
Noun
  • And for an offense that managed just one extra-base hit in the series, coming in the final inning, that leaves behind an unfilled filling for an offensive unit that produced so many scoring opportunities in the regular season.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The CloudFluff Comforter wraps you in super-soft knitted cotton that breathes and stretches, with whole-piece feather silk filling for a lofty, cozy feel without the weight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of filling
Verb
  • Weeks later, Harris and his brother went fishing in Suisun Bay, where their boat capsized, and Harris was reported missing.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Along the way, visitors can learn about the Mi’kmaq, the Indigenous First Nations inhabitants of Canada’s Atlantic provinces; the French and English influence along the coast; and the region’s reliance on fishing.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of fishing
Verb
  • But securing sufficient training data for industrial models can represent a challenge.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Patterson said on his campaign website his priorities include pushing for local rather than state control, strengthening criminal accountability, securing funding for infrastructure and protecting homeowners from rising property tax rates.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of securing
Noun
  • Last week, the Sacramento State art department was informed that funds allocated years ago for repairs in an aging building had been revoked.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the repairs that are becoming more expensive are virtually as old as fuel-burning vehicles themselves.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • Changing spending habits Other Democratic megadonors are simply cutting out the middleman, picking individual races and candidates to support.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Sheeran, on the other end, faced intense backlash for not standing up for the rapper and avoiding picking a side.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of picking

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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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