Synonyms of sew up

sew up

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consume
• monopolize
• possess
• have
• own
• manage
• hog
• reign (over)
• control
• absorb
• corner
• hold
• bogart
• govern
• direct
• engross
• rule
• command

Example Sentences

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