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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Giant white turnips resemble rutabaga and are often wax-coated after harvest to create a vapor barrier that seals in moisture and prolongs shelf life.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
While the dye likely won’t affect the metal components, the plastic agitator, drum, rim, and seal in your machine may no longer be white.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Princess Diana and the Duchess of York once turned up at the club dressed as policewomen and many romantic relationships were sealed in the dark alcoves, although the tabloids rarely, if ever, found out.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation, while the overall sound quality is exceptional with advanced listening modes (ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive).
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
While the dye likely won’t affect the metal components, the plastic agitator, drum, rim, and seal in your machine may no longer be white.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Princess Diana and the Duchess of York once turned up at the club dressed as policewomen and many romantic relationships were sealed in the dark alcoves, although the tabloids rarely, if ever, found out.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation, while the overall sound quality is exceptional with advanced listening modes (ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive).
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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