Thesaurus results for SEW UP

sew up

verb

Definition of sew up

as in to consume

to have complete control over sewed up the available openings so that no one else had a chance to play golf

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Recent Examples of sew up Candidates seeking several other seats have their general election matches sewn up. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Since Sweets didn't have any severe internal injuries, the dog's vets treated her and sewed up her wounds within several hours, and only needed to keep her under observation for one night. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 At 52-18, the worst the Spurs can finish is sixth place in the Western Conference, enough to sew up a playoff berth outright. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026 Chalamet may be the one nominated for best actor this evening, but Jenner has the Best Hype Woman category well and truly sewn up. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sew up

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Contemplation of this tax — which produced $384 million in the last fiscal year — has consumed endless hours of work from some of the county’s most respected leaders, and drawn earnest public testimony from dozens of people.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
So much about our elections is being decided now by people who are actively trying not to consume political news.

— Jacob Brogan, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of consume

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That purchase is in court, with the HFPA alleging Penske Media and Eldridge fraudulently acquired the show as part of a larger plan to monopolize the awards market.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
South Florida monopolized the jackpot luck in Thursday’s lone major money Florida Lottery draw game.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of monopolize

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In Oregon, a 16-year-old cannot legally purchase a shotgun but may legally possess one if it was transferred or provided by a parent and may lawfully temporarily possess it for hunting, target practice or shooting sports.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
And when addressing the fact that there would be no allocution or explanation from Kohberger, the judge also questioned whether Kohberger even possessed the capacity to say something truthful.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of possess

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At the Fondation Cartier, people will have free access to them.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Sullivan denied that the law would cut Medicaid for Alaskans, saying the Affordable Care Act had a greater impact and raised insurance premiums in the state drastically.

— Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

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