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as in thin
being of less than usual width
found a narrow opening in the fence that he was able to squeeze through
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as in small
not broad or open in views or opinions
a narrow person who thought that anyone who even owned a television had been morally corrupted by society
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as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
a play about human suffering, but in a narrower sense, also about the modern struggles of the working-class poor
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as in close
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
a narrow gubernatorial contest, the outcome of which may depend upon a handful of votes
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as in parochial
unwilling to grant other people social rights or to accept other viewpoints
tried to convince the narrow members of her family that there are many paths to a successful career that don't involve getting a university degree
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Recent Examples of narrow
Jim Turner, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Issues began to arise after the team’s narrow Week 14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, a game which Philly arguably should have lost if rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette had caught what would’ve been a game-winning touchdown in the final few seconds.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Sep. 2024
Here's what to know Biden’s path to victory narrows in the wake of his damaging debate performance.
—Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
Yelp is introducing some new AI features that aim to help users discover new establishments and narrow down customer reviews.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
After a narrow defeat in a re-election bid, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed her to run Visit Florida days before his first-term inauguration.
—Jim Turner, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Issues began to arise after the team’s narrow Week 14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, a game which Philly arguably should have lost if rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette had caught what would’ve been a game-winning touchdown in the final few seconds.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
Without the 16 electoral college votes from this key state — which also became the focus of false election fraud claims — former president Donald Trump’s path to victory in 2024 narrows significantly.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Sep. 2024
Here's what to know Biden’s path to victory narrows in the wake of his damaging debate performance.
—Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Verb
One way to narrow it down is to look for either a liquid or cream formula.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
Yelp is introducing some new AI features that aim to help users discover new establishments and narrow down customer reviews.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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Conventional toy cars used thin, rigid steel axles and rubber tires.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The 28-year-old actor appeared on the Dec. 12 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with his latest look, a thin mustache and his normally long curly hair trimmed in a shorter, shaggy crop.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many were small, but if the thunderstorm coincided with Santa Ana winds, the gusts could blow embers into the canyons, spreading the conflagration rapidly.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Black bears are the smallest of the North American bears.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Chanel last week announced that Matthieu Blazy would be taking over from Virginie Viard as its new creative lead—meaning there are perhaps a limited number of Bottega Veneta placements to come from Rihanna.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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The actress is next set to star in Thunderbolts and was announced to join a seven-episode limited series based on John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel East of Eden for Netflix.Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Run through the celebrant speech with a few close friends.Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Not to mention the fact that Trump and his close adviser, Elon Musk, both own two of Meta's competitor social media platforms.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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But parochial political feuds and byzantine zoning codes have hampered LA’s efforts to get more new housing off the ground.Carly Stern, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
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Given the court's significance in international law, this case could have more of an impact than COP on countries' behavior and corporate policies — and on future legal action, compared to past more parochial climate cases.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Already, communities across the bay are arming themselves with legal know-how: forming volunteer groups to monitor for ICE, connecting immigrants to lawyers, and preparing contingency plans in case of deportation.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Add the broth, bouillon, thyme, sage, bay leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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But according to experts that spoke to CNBC, there is reason to believe Europe, which is Ukraine’s biggest donor, can make up the shortfall if the U.S. withdraws or tightens that funding.Lily Meckel, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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The treatment features radio frequency for skin tightening and lifting, advanced muscle stimulation to volumize and tone, and ends with a manual lymphatic drainage to improve circulation.Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tree has a full look, but is slender enough to fit comfortably anywhere in your home.Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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These birds, which have been found primarily in southern South America, had slender bodies and unique locomotor adaptations for running, with the largest species being flightless.Newsweek, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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