How to Use seal in in a Sentence

seal in

verb
  • Close them again in the morning to seal in the cool air.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
  • Just make sure not to overfill, so those peaches stay sealed in.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Just remember to seal in the design with a top coat.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • So, when they’re sealed in plastic for months at a time, that moisture has nowhere to go.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Viewers can see puffins in the summer and gray seals in the winter, the website states.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • Ahead, pro stylists share their best tips, from prepping your hair to hold a style to sealing in a frizz-free final look.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Rinse empty food containers and wrappers, or place in plastic bags to seal in odors.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026
  • Keep food sealed in containers and countertops clean.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • Rinse well to remove paste Dry completely to remove spots and seal in the shine!
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • The attorneys withdrew that motion to seal in June.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Cover the moss with plastic wrap, and secure it with tape or twist ties to seal in moisture and so the wrap is airtight.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • The helium flow problem was caused by a faulty seal in the quick-disconnect for the tubing.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The bed-in-a-box delivery was free, and the mattress arrived compressed and sealed in a box in about a week.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
  • For optimum freshness, keep the peels on until prep time to seal in the carrot’s moisture.
    — Aviva Patz, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
  • Sessums says the mattress arrived air-sealed in a box for easy unraveling.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The durable design is even triple-sealed in order to prevent pills from falling out, and dust or moisture from getting in.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • Immediately oil the entire board (all six sides) and apply a food-safe beeswax cream to seal in moisture.
    — Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Truth is, the frosting helps seal in the cake’s moisture; this protective barrier will keep the cake moist for an extra day or two.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The helium issue was traced to out-of-place seals in a quick-disconnect fitting and was quickly repaired.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The parties filed a consent order under seal in June 2025.
    — David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Apply a thin crumb coat of buttercream over the entire cake to seal in crumbs, using an offset spatula to smooth it evenly.
    — CBS News, 24 May 2026
  • Apply a thin crumb coat of buttercream over the entire cake to seal in crumbs, using an offset spatula to smooth it evenly.
    — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • But the lid’s material isn’t just for looks—its airtight fit seals in moisture and locks in flavor to make every recipe taste even better.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The formula also includes ceramides and squalane to help seal in moisture and keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Any gases the probe encounters are vacuumed in and collected, then sealed in a canister.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • The secret to ensuring this corn comes out juicy and roasted to perfection is sealing in all the flavor and juices using aluminum foil.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Collingwood advises to keep it tightly sealed in its original container.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 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
  • Occlusives like petrolatum and mineral oil also help seal in moisture.
    — Carley Millhone, Health, 30 Apr. 2026

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