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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutting (in or up)
restraining
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Hassett also cited rising productivity stemming from artificial intelligence improvements that is restraining businesses' need to hire.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Ultimately, officers decided to take him forcibly, restraining him in something called the WRAP, a device comprising a locking shoulder harness, leg restraints and ankle straps.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Shutting (in or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutting%20%28in%20or%20up%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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