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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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).
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Staub’s 5-quart model is perfect for baking bread, making soups, and roasting meats, thanks to its tight-fitting lid that retains moisture and seals in heat, oven-safe construction up to 500°F (including the lid), and ability to work on all stovetops.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Look for daily skincare products that are geared towards hydrating your skin and sealing in moisture.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Typically applied as the final step in a washday routine—after leave-in conditioners, foams, mousses, and curl creams—these products seal in moisture and add definition.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Staub’s 5-quart model is perfect for baking bread, making soups, and roasting meats, thanks to its tight-fitting lid that retains moisture and seals in heat, oven-safe construction up to 500°F (including the lid), and ability to work on all stovetops.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Look for daily skincare products that are geared towards hydrating your skin and sealing in moisture.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Typically applied as the final step in a washday routine—after leave-in conditioners, foams, mousses, and curl creams—these products seal in moisture and add definition.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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