Thesaurus results for SEW UP

sew up

verb

Definition of sew up

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

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Recent Examples of sew up Candidates seeking several other seats have their general election matches sewn up. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Since Sweets didn't have any severe internal injuries, the dog's vets treated her and sewed up her wounds within several hours, and only needed to keep her under observation for one night. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sew up

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Contemplation of this tax — which produced $384 million in the last fiscal year — has consumed endless hours of work from some of the county’s most respected leaders, and drawn earnest public testimony from dozens of people.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
So much about our elections is being decided now by people who are actively trying not to consume political news.

— Jacob Brogan, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of consume

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Of course, any form of state power must not only monopolize violence but also be able to wield it.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
That purchase is in court, with the HFPA alleging Penske Media and Eldridge fraudulently acquired the show as part of a larger plan to monopolize the awards market.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

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LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
The person in charge did not possess a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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