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 new indictment unsealed on Saturday, which adds charges against Maduro’s wife, was filed under seal in the Southern District of New York just before Christmas.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Large electronics can be wrapped and sealed in static-free bubble wrap and covered with a blanket or other breathable material.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The formula relies on keratin to smooth and reinforce the outer layer so strands lie flatter, while jojoba seed oil adds slip and seals in moisture to prevent frizz once hair dries.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Northern elephant seals are the second-largest seals in the world, second only to their relative, the southern elephant seal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Dec. 2025
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Large electronics can be wrapped and sealed in static-free bubble wrap and covered with a blanket or other breathable material.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The formula relies on keratin to smooth and reinforce the outer layer so strands lie flatter, while jojoba seed oil adds slip and seals in moisture to prevent frizz once hair dries.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Northern elephant seals are the second-largest seals in the world, second only to their relative, the southern elephant seal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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