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 formula relies on keratin to smooth and reinforce the outer layer so strands lie flatter, while jojoba seed oil adds slip and seals in moisture to prevent frizz once hair dries.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Northern elephant seals are the second-largest seals in the world, second only to their relative, the southern elephant seal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Dec. 2025
Its formula is packed with coconut oil that seals in moisture and reinforces the hair shaft without weighing it down.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
The dough for these cookies can be prepared and stored in a disc, wrapped in plastic wrap and sealed in an airtight container for up to two days.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Northern elephant seals are the second-largest seals in the world, second only to their relative, the southern elephant seal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Dec. 2025
Its formula is packed with coconut oil that seals in moisture and reinforces the hair shaft without weighing it down.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
The dough for these cookies can be prepared and stored in a disc, wrapped in plastic wrap and sealed in an airtight container for up to two days.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2026.
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