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sealing

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verb

present participle of seal

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Recent Examples of sealing
Noun
Olson played 3-out, 2-in on offense, two bigs setting screens, one flashing to the high post, the other sealing inside. Doug Haller, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot. ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026 The next stage is the actual innovation that results in adhesive-free sealing. Etiido Uko march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026 Jamal Murray had 28 points and two game-sealing free throws for Denver (39-24). Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 With cleaning, simple repairs, thoughtful sealing, and a few charming touches, your driveway can feel new again and become a highlight of your home. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026 The maintenance includes crack sealing, slurry sealing and localized repairs. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 When App State guard Eren Banks' 3-pointer with 2 seconds left clanged off the iron, Drone, one of the smallest players on the court, perfectly timed his jump to earn the game-sealing rebound. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026 These allow accurate replication of insertion depth, sealing, low-frequency response, and ANC performance [10][12]. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealing
Noun
  • If that timeline holds, closing arguments would take place on May 5, and a sentencing verdict could come that same day.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Most occur as the closing credits roll, whether pretending to be viciously mauled by a bear or, even more unnervingly, clearly superimposing his face onto the body of a performing cellist.
    Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • One of Kukuiʻula’s unique amenities is the 10-acre upcountry organic farm, which provides produce and flowers for the resort community as well as opportunities for residents to connect with the land by harvesting crops, cutting tropical blooms, picnicking, or hiking and biking.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In 2018, my colleagues and I tried to model the interactions between energy-harvesting technological civilizations and their planets.
    Big Think, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
  • The second is the storage vessel, which holds the molten lead and maintains its chemical conditioning during the initial filling process or when the facility is undergoing maintenance.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
  • There, a couple dozen workers and volunteers worked all day filling, sewing, and shipping 1,000 sandbags an hour.
    Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Heck, Lindner has helped fishing become one of the most popular, accessible activities in America.
    Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Mark Dennis, a member of Auckland Council's Rodney Local Board, told the newspaper the man was fishing with his family on the wharf and was a good swimmer.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In August last year, The Athletic revealed the new redevelopment proposals after the first plans, initiated by Villa’s then chief executive Christian Purslow in April 2022, were shelved despite securing planning permission in the December of that year.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • When the golf event was originally moved to Carlton Woods in 2023, a lake located between the ninth and 18th holes was dredged, cleaned out, and netting was even installed to keep animals, including alligators, out of it so the winner could jump in after securing victory.
    Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Both will offer community booths, family-friendly programming and cultural activities, along with restrooms, free water refilling stations, basic bike repair and first aid, organizers said.
    City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The buildings, visibly crumbling in the salty environment of San Francisco Bay, needed major repairs.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • With the Chicago Bears picking toward the end of the first round for the first time in years, their NFL draft scenarios are numerous.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • When picking an airplane drink, water is the only one that actually solves a problem.
    Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026

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“Sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/sealing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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