reseal
verb
re·seal
(ˌ)rē-ˈsēl 
resealed; resealing
: to seal (something) again: such as
a
: to close (something) tightly again so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out
reseal a container
resealed the hole/leak
b
: to close (an opened envelope, bag, etc.) again especially by sticking or pressing two of its parts together
If not resealed well, cereal, chips, rice, and pasta go stale …—
Good Housekeeping
Good HousekeepingHe taught me how to … steam and reseal envelopes …—Marshall N. Klimasewiski
Marshall N. KlimasewiskiStaff analysts know the molecular structure of the glue Goody's uses to seal its containers of headache powder, so investigators can tell if someone opened a package and resealed it.—Howard Schneider
Howard Schneider
c
: to cover the surface of (something) again with a protective coating
The grout needs to be resealed regularly.
Examples of reseal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The box was then resealed and taken back to the business.
—The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024
Besides the higher price tag, the drawbacks are The Coravin will not work on sparkling wines, and bottles with synthetic corks won’t reseal, so make sure this pricey gadget is right for you.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
Pamper your hardworking granite and marble by resealing.
—Kathryn Weber, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Once the opener and the needle are removed, the cork reseals naturally and is ready for next time.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
Finally, they were each resealed under FAA guidelines, according to the airline.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2024
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After Burton’s initial court appearance, the government moved to reseal his criminal complaint, possibly indicating that other defendants are to be charged in connection with HyperVerse.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2024
The city press release indicates that a contractor is power-washing the benches, resealing them with an anti-graffiti coating, installing or replacing arm rests, and performing crack repairs.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2023
Israel is struggling to reseal its southern border after Saturday’s surprise attack from Hamas militants who poured into the country from the Gaza Strip.
—Stephen Kalin, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2023
The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024
Besides the higher price tag, the drawbacks are The Coravin will not work on sparkling wines, and bottles with synthetic corks won’t reseal, so make sure this pricey gadget is right for you.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
Pamper your hardworking granite and marble by resealing.
—Kathryn Weber, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Once the opener and the needle are removed, the cork reseals naturally and is ready for next time.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
Finally, they were each resealed under FAA guidelines, according to the airline.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2024
Related Jamie Foxx Makes First Public Appearance Since Hospitalization
After Burton’s initial court appearance, the government moved to reseal his criminal complaint, possibly indicating that other defendants are to be charged in connection with HyperVerse.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2024
The city press release indicates that a contractor is power-washing the benches, resealing them with an anti-graffiti coating, installing or replacing arm rests, and performing crack repairs.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2023
Israel is struggling to reseal its southern border after Saturday’s surprise attack from Hamas militants who poured into the country from the Gaza Strip.
—Stephen Kalin, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2023
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“Reseal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reseal. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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