How to Use seal in a Sentence

seal

1 of 3 noun
  • The seal cam can be viewed here.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • So how did such a seal get aboard the ship?
    — Mark Price, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Wipe the seal clean with a damp cloth and dry well.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Use a dry cloth to wipe the seals when you are done.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The old flag still uses that seal.
    — Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • People packed like a seal colony.
    — Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps that broke a seal of sorts.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Dead seals and dolphins washed ashore.
    — Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Each summer and fall, sharks hunt for seals close to shore.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • It can be stored in the fridge, but the seal is not airtight.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The main goal when cleaning is to protect the seal.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • The clips create a tighter seal than just folding a bag over.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
  • These vacuum seal bags have been on three trips with me so far.
    — Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for six to 10 seconds.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for six to 10 seconds.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
  • They are also marked with the fire marshal’s seal.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The buckets feature a snap-seal lid and a large straw.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • These are known for creating a tight seal.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Rinse the rubber seal with a soft, damp microfiber cloth.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Replace leaky seals and caulk any gaps indoors.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Make sure to remove crumbs from the seals around the door while wiping.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Tighten up your house and seal windows, doors and any holes.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the lid’s airtight seal keeps contents fresh for days.
    — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In the chaos, both the fish and the seal ended up inside the net.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Look for the county’s seal on the scale being used to weigh your items.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The seals took a few of these per day, but not many by human standards.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The rubber seal around your fridge door stands guard over all of the food inside.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Spray the seal with fresh peroxide.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Over time, build-up can weaken the seal and cause leaks or drainage issues.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The warrants now are under seal.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

seal

2 of 3 verb
  • The first wear sealed the deal.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
  • That wall sealed the flight's fate.
    — James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Not sure if your stone is sealed?
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Cap the free edge to seal the tip.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Well, that seals the deal right there.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Her two aces down the stretch sealed it.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Its stars know, but their lips are sealed.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Press the air out of the bag and seal it.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Make sure that trash cans are sealed as well.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • Brown made a pair of foul shots to seal it.
    — ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Plush dog beds, treats, and toys seal the deal.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The city has asked a court to seal that man's case.
    — Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Once that’s achieved, cure again; then seal with the top coat.
    — Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Then seal them in a freezer bag.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Words can seal a business deal or lose one.
    — Susanne Biro, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Keep the jar sealed to prevent pests.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Keep the jar sealed to prevent pests.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
  • The court agreed and sealed the text messages.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • And that would seal the deal every time for me.
    — Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
  • But what happened next sealed his fate.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
  • That alone would have also sealed the deal for me.
    — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But the cars are sealed, she was left without help.
    — Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Stick with food that is sealed and shelf-stable.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Part of the dry storage area floor wasn’t sealed.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Sure has kept his love life tightly sealed over the years.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
  • But the part of the review that sealed the deal for my mom?
    — Allison Lax, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Huff then missed both free throws to seal the bizarre ending.
    — Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Leave ½ inch of headspace, then seal and freeze promptly.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • Take down bird feeders, seal up trash cans, and put pet bowls away.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • Creamy corn, crisp crumb topping, and melty cheese just seal the deal.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

SEAL

3 of 3 abbreviation or noun
  • He’s even attacked Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026
  • The night will raise funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Platner hit with major wake-up call from Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden.
    — FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
  • The standards for combat at SEAL Team 6 are simply insane.
    — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
  • Gallrein, a farmer and former Navy SEAL officer, joined Trump on stage at that event.
    — Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Mark DeRosa brought in one of the Navy SEAL guys that was part of the group that killed Usama bin Laden.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Trump is endorsing former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 May 2026
  • Trump has endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in the primary to oust Massie.
    — Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Ten miles away, members of the Navy's SEAL Team Six plucked the missing weapons system officer from the mountainside.
    — Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Mayor of Kingstown will launch on the service alongside other Paramount series such as Watson and SEAL Team.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The Paramount+ series, which is a spinoff of Yellowstone, has named Benjamin Cavell, creator of SEAL Team, as showrunner for season two.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 30 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, every pilot Boreanaz has starred in has gone to series and all the series, Angel, Bones and SEAL Team, have had long, successful runs.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
  • Massie’s main challenger, Ed Gallrein, is a fifth-generation Kentucky farmer and former member of SEAL Team Six.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
  • It was created by Spencer Hudnut, who previously served as showrunner of CBS’ SEAL Team.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, the lengthy review period affords the agency and Navy SEAL Museum San Diego time to hammer out lease terms that will require a future board vote.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Its leadership team includes founders with backgrounds in Navy SEAL teams, Marine Corps operations, and advanced autonomy.
    — Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
  • The country singer returns in the Sunday, May 3 episode as Garrett, a former Navy SEAL teammate of Kayce (Luke Grimes).
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The redevelopment proposal has morphed from a hotel-centric project for the entire site to just the Navy SEAL Museum concept on a smaller portion of the property.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The support for Hudson lies among more centrist Republicans and younger voters, with the former Navy SEAL leading with his Christian faith publicly in his campaign.
    — Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
  • The program enlists a former Navy SEAL along with other partners and associates with military service to generate veterans’ interest in legal careers.
    — Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • His previous credits include CBS' Unforgettable and Paramount+'s SEAL Team.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Polling has shown a tight race between Massie and Gallrein, though the former Navy SEAL has managed to edge out the congressman in three out of five major polls this month, The New York Times reported.
    — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • Trump has personally encouraged Ed Gallrein, a Navy SEAL and Shelbyville farmer, to challenge Massie in the Republican primary.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Chapman was part of Operation Anaconda as a 24th STS CCT attached to a SEAL Team 6 unit.
    — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
  • He is set to direct Amazon MGM Studios’ forthcoming film about former Navy SEAL Mike Thornton, which also stars Ritchson.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The developers are seeking to build an 85,000-square-foot Navy SEAL Museum at the northern edge of Lane Field Park along Harbor Drive.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • In December, the port entered into a two-year, exclusive negotiating agreement with Navy SEAL Museum San Diego and Hensel Phelps.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • In December, the port entered into a two-year, exclusive negotiating agreement with Navy SEAL Museum San Diego and Hensel Phelps.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The developers are proposing a four-story, 85,000-square-foot Navy SEAL Museum at the northern edge of Lane Field Park along Harbor Drive.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • He was commissioned as a special operations officer and went on to serve with SEAL teams and special forces in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia before retiring at the rank of captain, according to his Senate campaign biography.
    — ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026

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