Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut (in or up)
Verb
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Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize more than12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder.—
Terry Tang,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026 -
He was apprehended by military police after being restrained and disarmed by fellow soldiers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The farm system does not contain an endless supply of prospects.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Shut (in or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20%28in%20or%20up%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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