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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
Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
There’s no real spot for shoes, and personal items must be tucked into narrow compartments.
—Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
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
Stephany Matat, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Eligibility has now been narrowed to those with Italian parents or grandparents, as opposed to any Italian ancestor who was alive after the country was formed in 1861.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This would seemingly narrow season 4's destinations down to...
Will There Be a Season 4 of The White Lotus?
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
There’s no real spot for shoes, and personal items must be tucked into narrow compartments.
—Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Secret Canyon Trail: The hike through Secret Canyon leads through a deeply forested ravine and some beautiful red rock narrows.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
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
Verb
The narrowing margins may signal a shift in public sentiment, driven by unusually strong enthusiasm as Democrats from across the country poured millions into the races.
—Stephany Matat, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Eligibility has now been narrowed to those with Italian parents or grandparents, as opposed to any Italian ancestor who was alive after the country was formed in 1861.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Brought back for a new season, Natasha Rothwell didn’t have a lot to do, and Belinda was a much thinner sketch this time around.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lee already had six permanent tattoos –– small ones easily hidden by clothing –– and thought this was a good opportunity to try out a more visible tattoo.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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With any luck, a little digestive distress will be just a small trade-off for getting past your illness and feeling like yourself again.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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None other than Emma Corrin will take on the role of Elizabeth Bennet in the six-part limited series, which actors including Jennifer Ehle and Keira Knightley have perfected in the past.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The streamer is also adapting John Steinbeck’s East of Eden as a limited series, with Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Hoon Lee leading the cast.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are several international destinations where pickpocketing is extremely common, so having all of my essentials close is a priority.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Visitors can get up close and touch history at the ruins left behind.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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For the Americans working in Germany, the industry chain of command conflicted with cultural politics — Americans held parochial views about their post–World War II national superiority.—
Armond White,
National Review,
28 Feb. 2025
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Currently the parochial vicar at St. Lucy Parish in Campbell, Rev. Pedigo formerly served as pastor at St. Julie Billiart and Our Lady of Guadalupe in San Jose.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Add bay leaves, saffron and its liquid, and enough vegetable stock to barely cover sweet potato cubes.—
Yakir Levy,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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The latest attempt to reduce the pollution input from stormwater is a series of pilot projects to filter water flowing from cities into the bay.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Italy is drastically tightening its citizenship requirements, ending the dream for many thousands hoping to get an Italian passport through ancestry.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With their lanky legs and slender necks, sandhill cranes stand roughly three to four feet tall.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Since the crescent moon is both very slender after the new moon and visible for only a short period in the west above the sunset, it may be sighted on Sunday, March 30, but more likely on Monday, March 31.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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