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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For clients transitioning from summer to fall styles, Peace finishes with grapeseed oil to seal in hydration and reduce irritation.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Pest control company Orkin says items can be sealed in plastic bags and put in freezers at zero degrees Fahrenheit for about four days.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
However, as seals in the engines, designed to stop leaks, wear and degrade, oil seeps in and vaporizes in the heat, releasing toxic compounds onboard.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Built for on-the-go spill-free sipping, the flip-straw lid clicks shut to seal in your drink, while the double-wall stainless steel insulation keeps things cold for hours.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Pest control company Orkin says items can be sealed in plastic bags and put in freezers at zero degrees Fahrenheit for about four days.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
However, as seals in the engines, designed to stop leaks, wear and degrade, oil seeps in and vaporizes in the heat, releasing toxic compounds onboard.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Built for on-the-go spill-free sipping, the flip-straw lid clicks shut to seal in your drink, while the double-wall stainless steel insulation keeps things cold for hours.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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