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sewed-up

ADJECTIVE
assured
Synonyms
STRONGEST
guaranteed settled sure
STRONG
cinched clear-cut clinched confirmed decided racked sealed secure set
WEAK
beyond doubt definite in the bag indubitable irrefutable made certain nailed down on ice positive pronounced surefire undoubted unquestionable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite uncertain unsure
STRONG
undecided vague
WEAK
doubted doubtful
ADJECTIVE
prepared
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able adapted arranged groomed inclined planned processed qualified willing
STRONG
adjusted disposed fit fixed framed minded predisposed primed rehearsed rigged set stacked up wired
WEAK
all bases covered all set all systems go available gaffed handy in order in readiness of a mind on guard prepped psyched-up set-up up on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unable
STRONG
disinclined indefinite unfixed unwilling
WEAK
ignorant neglectful unprepared unready

Example Sentences

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Ireland sewed up the play-off place in the group thanks to Troy Parrott's 96th-minute hat-trick goal handing them a 3-2 win over third-placed Hungary.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Humphrey arrived at the 1968 convention with the nomination functionally sewed up, having won more delegates than he needed to secure the presidential nod.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2024

He was sewed up “in, like, the laundry room” and played the rest of the game.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Smith has sewed up the 80% at this point, meaning he’d get that full $1 million — and then doubling that to get an extra $1 million if the Seahawks make the playoffs.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023

He set her arm, taped her ribs, and sewed up her scalp.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck