Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut (in or up)
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The plane was met promptly by local law enforcement officers, who restrained and removed the passenger from the aircraft.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025 -
If the world can restrain Israel through diplomatic pressure, Hamas can live to fight another day.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to the Florida Department of Health, raw milk can contain disease-causing bacteria, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria, Salmonella, and others.—
Mark Harper,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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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 27 Aug. 2025.
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