SHUTS (IN OR UP) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

shuts (in or up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of shut (in or up)

as in bottles (up)

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On that same front, Hoffman’s order restrains the NCAA from enforcing the rule of restitution.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere on the canvas, Cassatt restrains herself to match Katherine’s discipline.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

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Although the book contains a disclaimer saying some facts were changed, Palal argued that names, hotels and other details changed while the central account did not.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Seed butter contains nutrients naturally found in the whole seed, including protein, fiber, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026

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