seal in
phrasal verb
sealed in; sealing in; seals in
: to prevent (something that is in something else) from getting out or escaping
He seared the steak to seal in the juices.
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The best moisturizers are formulated to hydrate as well as seal in moisture to support the skin barrier.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
It is sealed in a plastic bag stapled to an affidavit, which explains that the drive contains evidence the prosecution intends to use.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
The Bar’s investigative file on Gaetz will be sealed in August, one year after the investigation was concluded.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The enamel coating and lid seal in moisture and flavor to make your best recipes taste even better, and the coating is both non-toxic and resistant to stains.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
It is sealed in a plastic bag stapled to an affidavit, which explains that the drive contains evidence the prosecution intends to use.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
The Bar’s investigative file on Gaetz will be sealed in August, one year after the investigation was concluded.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The enamel coating and lid seal in moisture and flavor to make your best recipes taste even better, and the coating is both non-toxic and resistant to stains.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for seal in
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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