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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Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should be sealed in their original container.
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
These are occlusive ingredients that help to seal in moisture and can also reduce inflammation caused by wind and sun.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Chemically, the lactic acids in milk gently remove dull skin while honey kills bacteria and seals in hydration.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
These are occlusive ingredients that help to seal in moisture and can also reduce inflammation caused by wind and sun.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Chemically, the lactic acids in milk gently remove dull skin while honey kills bacteria and seals in hydration.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.
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