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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When applied topically, aloe vera helps with inflammation, and hyaluronic acid seals in moisture for plumper skin.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Wood that hasn’t been stained or sealed in a while soaks up water like a sponge and can take a considerable amount of time to dry thoroughly.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The case against Tchervinski, which involves a low-level misdemeanor, remains sealed in Hamilton County Municipal Court.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Prep the hair first with a lightweight leave-in to keep moisture sealed in.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Wood that hasn’t been stained or sealed in a while soaks up water like a sponge and can take a considerable amount of time to dry thoroughly.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The case against Tchervinski, which involves a low-level misdemeanor, remains sealed in Hamilton County Municipal Court.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Prep the hair first with a lightweight leave-in to keep moisture sealed in.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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