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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This material is polyurea coating—a fast-curing and durable surface membrane that can seal in water and is often used to coat swimming pools.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 June 2026
Schrader also suggests using mattress and box spring encasements, which seal in any bugs already present and prevent new ones from thriving.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
For optimum freshness, keep the peels on until prep time to seal in the carrot’s moisture.
—Aviva Patz, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
The attorneys withdrew that motion to seal in June.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 June 2026
Schrader also suggests using mattress and box spring encasements, which seal in any bugs already present and prevent new ones from thriving.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
For optimum freshness, keep the peels on until prep time to seal in the carrot’s moisture.
—Aviva Patz, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
The attorneys withdrew that motion to seal in June.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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