Thesaurus results for SEWED UP

sewed up

verb

past tense of sew up

as in consumed

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 sewed up 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 The Phillies’ loss on Saturday sewed up the top seed for the Brewers entering the postseason. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025

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Oolong Oolong tea accounts for only about 2% of all tea consumed worldwide and is usually associated with Asian cultures.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026
That means whatever made her ill was likely consumed a month ago.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2026

Definition of consumed

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In a geopolitical environment where spread-out global supply lines are regularly interrupted, and some key materials are monopolized by certain countries (such as speaker magnets), a local source of recycled alternatives provides security.

— James Morris, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
In colonial India, the British monopolized the sale of salt, making this basic necessity unaffordable for many.

— Zehra Jumabhoy, Artforum, 25 June 2026

Definition of monopolized

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But evidence suggests the planet possessed lots of water early in its history.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
The story follows a woman grappling with the recent loss of her husband, only to discover that his body has become possessed by a Deadite.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026

Definition of possessed

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Over the last few weeks, the 76ers have had several conversations with James’ representation, led by Rich Paul.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition said the young man who was killed was authorized to work in the US and had a social security number.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of had

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The complex is owned by a real estate investment trust, Highlands REIT, and was opened in the 2000s.

— Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
It was made by rich landowners who owned slaves, and it was designed to protect their power, not give ordinary people a real vote.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026

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