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sew up

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of sew up

to have complete control over
  • sewed up the available openings so that no one else had a chance to play golf
Synonyms of sew up

monopolize
Words Related to sew up

bogart, corner, hog

absorb, consume, engross

have, hold, own, possess

command, control, direct, govern, manage, reign (over), rule

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