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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Also, ensure that homemade jams are properly sealed in a water bath or with pressure canning.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
It’s mostly made of oils, like coconut and hemp seed, that’ll hydrate your skin and seal in moisture.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 26 Dec. 2024
Nicki and her husband Danny had a private gender scan at 16 weeks, where the result was sealed in an envelope.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Doing so helps the skin seal in moisture and slows its water loss.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
It’s mostly made of oils, like coconut and hemp seed, that’ll hydrate your skin and seal in moisture.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 26 Dec. 2024
Nicki and her husband Danny had a private gender scan at 16 weeks, where the result was sealed in an envelope.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Doing so helps the skin seal in moisture and slows its water loss.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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