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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Before the show started, something unusual happened: Our phones were sealed in secure pouches.
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Wayne Liu, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
However, Francis actually resided in a smaller residence, the Casa Santa Marta, which was also sealed in accordance with tradition.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 May 2025
Powered by squalane to seal in hydration and hyaluronic acid to draw it in, the formula also includes polyglutamic acid and sea buckthorn to hold moisture in and nourish the scalp.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
For the ultimate self-care moment, start with the body wash to cleanse and refresh, then follow up with the body oil to seal in hydration.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
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Wayne Liu, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
However, Francis actually resided in a smaller residence, the Casa Santa Marta, which was also sealed in accordance with tradition.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 May 2025
Powered by squalane to seal in hydration and hyaluronic acid to draw it in, the formula also includes polyglutamic acid and sea buckthorn to hold moisture in and nourish the scalp.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
For the ultimate self-care moment, start with the body wash to cleanse and refresh, then follow up with the body oil to seal in hydration.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
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 21 May. 2025.
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