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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Keep food sealed in containers and countertops clean. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 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 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. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 June 2026 This seals in hydration rather than letting product sit on top of dry skin, which matters most for body serums, retinol lotions and KP treatments. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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