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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Even with a lightweight jacket, the right thermal base layer can seal in heat to keep you cozy without the bulk.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
The Pattern Leave-In conditioner continues to be a bestseller thanks to its remarkable ability to seal in moisture for maximum curl popping.
—Celia San Miguel, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Its name is derived from Japanese folklore, specifically a ritual in which insects fight to the death after being sealed in a jar.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
The Pattern Leave-In conditioner continues to be a bestseller thanks to its remarkable ability to seal in moisture for maximum curl popping.
—Celia San Miguel, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Its name is derived from Japanese folklore, specifically a ritual in which insects fight to the death after being sealed in a jar.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2025.
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