reseal
verb
re·seal
(ˌ)rē-ˈsēl 
resealed; resealing
: to seal (something) again: such as
a
: to close (something) tightly again so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out
reseal a container
resealed the hole/leak
b
: to close (an opened envelope, bag, etc.) again especially by sticking or pressing two of its parts together
If not resealed well, cereal, chips, rice, and pasta go stale …—
Good Housekeeping
Good HousekeepingHe taught me how to … steam and reseal envelopes …—Marshall N. Klimasewiski
Marshall N. KlimasewiskiStaff analysts know the molecular structure of the glue Goody's uses to seal its containers of headache powder, so investigators can tell if someone opened a package and resealed it.—Howard Schneider
Howard Schneider
c
: to cover the surface of (something) again with a protective coating
The grout needs to be resealed regularly.
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Keep in mind that granite and marble are porous and should be resealed often.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
According to the arrest citation, the men would open gift cards at retailers to obtain the numbers before resealing them and placing them back on store shelves.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Oct. 2024
Condition of the Wood Floor When the wood floor hasn’t been resealed since it was installed, there is a higher chance that the wood will fade due to exposure to UV radiation.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
The labels are typically removed with lighter fluid and the bottles resealed and dispensed to other patients.
—Scott Zamost, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
According to the arrest citation, the men would open gift cards at retailers to obtain the numbers before resealing them and placing them back on store shelves.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Oct. 2024
Condition of the Wood Floor When the wood floor hasn’t been resealed since it was installed, there is a higher chance that the wood will fade due to exposure to UV radiation.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
The labels are typically removed with lighter fluid and the bottles resealed and dispensed to other patients.
—Scott Zamost, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Reseal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reseal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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