Synonyms of sewn up

sewn up

verb

variants or sewed up

past participle of sew up

as in monopolized

to have complete control over

sewed up the available openings so that no one else had a chance to play golf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monopolized
• controlled
• had
• managed
• consumed
• possessed
• directed
• owned
• reigned (over)
• cornered
• ruled
• absorbed
• engrossed
• held
• bogarted
• hogged
• commanded
• governed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sewn up

Last year, the Team UAE Emirates XRG rider had pretty much sewn up overall victory by the time the race left the Pyrenees, just over halfway through the race. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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

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

Some people think the Best Actress award is all but sewn up for Buckley, but Best Actor could be the most competitive category on the ballot. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025

So, after five months with the Colorado Avalanche and what looks like a spot sewn up on the NHL roster before training camp even began, how did Middleton approach his first exhibition contest? — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025