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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
Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The study authors suggest early mammals were stuck in a narrow ecological and evolutionary lane until the extinction of the dinosaurs.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 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
Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Dane’s body was discovered around 11:15 a.m. in the Siletz River, where the search had narrowed its focus.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Flat bars are usually narrower (around 23 inches), while riser bars are often wider (around 27 inches).
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The study authors suggest early mammals were stuck in a narrow ecological and evolutionary lane until the extinction of the dinosaurs.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 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
An exact date for the new ride’s opening has not been announced, although SeaWorld has narrowed it to spring of this year.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Dane’s body was discovered around 11:15 a.m. in the Siletz River, where the search had narrowed its focus.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
Adjective
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Nori comes in thin, dry strips often wrapped around a sushi roll.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rattan is fabricated into furniture using rattan poles or by weaving thinner strips of rattan cane into wicker styles, like the banquette in this coastal kitchen by designer Marina Hanisch.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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On Monday evening, a small but passionate group of parents, students, and teachers gathered at a school board meeting to once against ask officials to pause the plan and look for other options that would allow Central to stay open.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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In early December, Roberts returned to the place of his birth, traveling to the Japanese city of Naha on the small Pacific island of Okinawa to receive an official recognition from the municipality’s local government.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since then, King was nominated for an Emmy in 2024 for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series for Apple TV+’s Lessons in Chemistry.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rising service costs can place a strain on households, especially those with fixed or limited incomes.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Coleman remains one of his closest friends in football and is able to provide insight into the formative parts of his playing and coaching careers.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since Sullivan’s arrest, there have been calls for a state-level investigation and a closer examination of its safety net for children, including homeschooling practices, around which there is little or no regulation, according to a 2018 Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate report.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 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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At this point, any family that wants their child to attend a private school is now able to get more than $8,000 per year to pay private or parochial tuition.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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The small bay features tranquil turquoise waters and bobbing luzzu (Malta’s brightly colored traditional fishing boats), as well as rocky shallows perfect for snorkelers keen to spot crustaceans and schools of sun-loving fish.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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Already this year, researchers with the Center for Coastal Studies have seen 80 right whales in the bay, the center said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yes, corporate budgets are tightening, but cutting employee benefits is a mistake that will ultimately harm everyone as well as the bottom line.—
Danaya Wilson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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This came despite President Joe Biden signing his own executive order in 2021 to tighten enforcement by fining hospitals that did not comply.—
Marquise Francis,
NBC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Scattered across a chain of subtropical islands in southwestern Japan, buried under rocks, or deep within the region’s humid soil, researchers discovered seven new species with segmented bodies and dozens of slender legs.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Plus, its slender base can slide under chairs, sofas, and beds, minimizing its footprint and keeping its contents as close as needed.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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