Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut (in or up)
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Male mice also recovered faster from a small surgical incision and from being restrained in a tube for two hours — a scenario designed to mimic the physical and emotional stress of a car accident.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Officers smashed open their window with a weapon before pulling them out and restraining them.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Water and moisture resistance Wood and water don’t mix well, and any type of flooring that contains wood will be prone to warping, rot and permanent water damage.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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