Thesaurus results for MEW (UP)

mew (up)

verb

Definition of mew (up)

as in to house

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers bored with being mewed up in a stuffy house all day

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Back in August, the singer’s team erected a pop-up merch shop on the same quiet downtown block that houses Slotnick’s cookbook store, which has been in business for 30 years.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Upper floors will house offices and the label’s bridal business, with customers escorted inside from an outdoor waiting line.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of house

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Courts may look behind a verdict in narrow circumstances, including cases involving outside influence or racial bias.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of include

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The federal watchdog found that detainees were sometimes confined in small metal cages and lacked adequate living space and access to water.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Every year, live chickens are confined and slaughtered at makeshift sites on Brooklyn streets and sidewalks.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of confine

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Monticello’s storage areas yielded several samples of Jefferson’s hair encased in gold lockets, glass ampules, and the packet assembled by Nicholas Trist.

— Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026
The shoes are known for their satin almond toe design, which features a square crystal buckle encased in a gunmetal frame.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

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