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 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 Given the fact that Sinners overperformed—scoring an unexpected nod for Delroy Lindo in best supporting actor—and One Battle After Another slightly underperformed, perhaps the best-picture race isn’t as sewn up as pundits had previously believed. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026 Choose from solids or stripes in a palette of traditional colors, like dark red, navy, cream, and tan, each accented by a line of shiny gold buttons sewn up the front. — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sew up

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Last December, the government introduced a higher rate for drivers consuming more than 160 litres (42 gallons) of petrol per month.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Immature and adult mole crickets burrow, consume roots, and make tunnels in your lawn grass.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

Definition of consume

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The mainly American mainstays monopolize the market, while denim production has tight margins and is resource-intensive.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 July 2026
There are environmental concerns that traditional burials monopolize too much land and employ toxins that can leach into the soil and groundwater.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of monopolize

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Corporate security departments, private intelligence outfits and investigative services possess powerful tools, including data access, surveillance capabilities, global networks and advanced tradecraft.

— David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Phelps and Dixon were also charged with conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

— Nathan Pilling July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of possess

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Goff noted that Kansas had a large pool of candidates for the position, including several individuals from pro sports franchises.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
While past British leaders have spent weekends in their local constituencies, or at the prime minister’s official Chequers country retreat, none in living memory has had a large-scale office outside London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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