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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuts (in or up)
Verb
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At certain points in the novel, that distance calcifies and restrains his writing.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026 -
And most of the officials agreed that the Fed’s key rate is close to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wash the garment or table linen as recommended on the care label using a heavy-duty detergent that contains enzymes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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This story contains mention of suicide.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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“Shuts (in or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuts%20%28in%20or%20up%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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