seal in
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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Regardless of material, avoid soaking utensils for extended periods and store them somewhere with good airflow rather than sealed in a drawer while still damp.
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Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Many minted bars come sealed in tamper-evident packaging with an assay card (a certificate verifying the bar’s weight and purity) and often a serial number.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The secret to ensuring this corn comes out juicy and roasted to perfection is sealing in all the flavor and juices using aluminum foil.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The system is sealed in a solid-state architecture and is designed for applications where replacing or recharging batteries is not practical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Many minted bars come sealed in tamper-evident packaging with an assay card (a certificate verifying the bar’s weight and purity) and often a serial number.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The secret to ensuring this corn comes out juicy and roasted to perfection is sealing in all the flavor and juices using aluminum foil.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The system is sealed in a solid-state architecture and is designed for applications where replacing or recharging batteries is not practical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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