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.
Examples of seal in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
On Friday, the L.A. Times cited law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation who said the warrant was linked to the alleged 7M cult, though further details are currently restricted under seal in federal court.
—
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 29 July 2025
The United States has entered the peak of summer and a new heat dome — sealing in all that hot, humid air — is about to make millions of people feel every bit of it.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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, 19 July 2025
Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for seal in
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 29 July 2025
The United States has entered the peak of summer and a new heat dome — sealing in all that hot, humid air — is about to make millions of people feel every bit of it.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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, 19 July 2025
Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for seal in
Cite this Entry
“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share