sealing

VERB

make airtight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

close enclose isolate plug secure shut stop

STRONG

cork fasten gum paste plaster quarantine segregate stopper waterproof

WEAK

stop up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin continue let go open release start unplug

WEAK

delay loosen put off refuse unseal

VERB

ensure, finalize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clinch conclude confirm establish ratify

STRONG

assure attest authenticate consummate settle stamp validate

WEAK

shake hands on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny destroy disprove invalidate unsettle veto

WEAK

delay loosen open put off refuse unseal

Example Sentences

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“I hope to see a rising sentiment that further yen-buying intervention is necessary, along with self-help efforts—specifically interest-rate hikes and sealing off fiscal expansion—to avoid inflation and a weaker yen,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Emery, 54, previously guided Sevilla to Europa League glory three years in a row - in 2014, 2015 and 2016 - before sealing his fourth success with Villarreal in 2021.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Root canal treatment works by removing infected tissue inside the tooth and sealing the area to prevent bacteria and toxins from spreading into surrounding tissues.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

That includes sealing gaps in your home or garage to keep animals from entering indoor spaces; trapping rodents; and cleaning up any easy-to-reach food that could attract rodents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

They were rolling straight over our valley, sealing us in like a coffin lid.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan