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 case remains sealed in Hamilton County Municipal Court.
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Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The high heat of a skillet creates a rich, golden brown crust while sealing in juices, making for an incredibly juicy, flavorful burger.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
This created a fine powder of drug particles, each sealed in a glassy protective layer.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
When Francis died in April, the papal apartments were sealed in a ritual before being reopened for renovation.
—Greg Wehner , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The high heat of a skillet creates a rich, golden brown crust while sealing in juices, making for an incredibly juicy, flavorful burger.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
This created a fine powder of drug particles, each sealed in a glassy protective layer.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
When Francis died in April, the papal apartments were sealed in a ritual before being reopened for renovation.
—Greg Wehner , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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