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as in thick
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
the lid forms a tight seal with the canister that will keep the spices fresh
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
a tight screw that won't come loose a jar with a tight lid
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as in close
giving or sharing as little as possible
is fairly tight with his money
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the traffic on the freeway was so tight we couldn't get over to the exit we wanted
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as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
a tight race for governor
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as in taut
stretched with little or no give
the rope was pulled tight
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as in familiar
closely acquainted
supposedly he and the rock star have been totally tight since they went to high school together
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as in wet
being under the influence of alcohol
a few of the bar's patrons spent several hours getting tight without the bartender cutting them off
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Recent Examples of tight
The food division of the Food and Drug Administration, an agency within HHS, already operates on a tight budget.
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Over the past century, snakes have figured prominently in jewelry, as their tails, long and linear or tight and coiled, lend themselves well to earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.
—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
With the egg supply expected to remain tight, prices could rise another 20.3% in 2025, according to a USDA outlook released Jan. 24.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
However, overall supply remains tight compared to historical averages.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Over the past century, snakes have figured prominently in jewelry, as their tails, long and linear or tight and coiled, lend themselves well to earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.
—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
With the egg supply expected to remain tight, prices could rise another 20.3% in 2025, according to a USDA outlook released Jan. 24.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
However, overall supply remains tight compared to historical averages.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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Major American investors, including Trump allies, are involved with companies prospecting nickel, iron and rare earth elements, even though much of it is trapped far under frozen ground or ice (in some parts of Greenland, the ice is two miles thick).—
Jeffrey Gettleman,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Using smaller ducks ensures the meat isn’t too fatty, and the skin isn’t too thick.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Saudi Arabia hopes to leverage its close ties with President Donald Trump to provide Iran with a diplomatic bridge to the White House.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Gavin Newsom California's governor is close behind, or tied, with Buttigieg in the recent polling.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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An upholstered stool, for instance, can bring a burst of color without making the space feel crowded.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Personal branding and thought leadership consulting Personal branding and thought leadership consulting are in high demand as professionals and entrepreneurs recognize the need to stand out in crowded markets.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The gap is quite narrow in some places, like Delaware and Maryland, but in places like Kentucky, systemic racial barriers continue to hold people back.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
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Last night’s special had a comparatively narrow focus, prioritizing the characters and celebrities that many younger viewers would recognize.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Instead, the director’s latest delivers a taut, empathetic drama that captures the stressful realities nurses face.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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When what was once taut becomes looser, thinner, and a bit wrinkled, the best crepey-skin treatments will give your skin a smoother, tighter appearance (with consistent use as directed by the brand, of course).—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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Decisions made on who to sign or not sign will impact every team’s strategy ahead of the April 24-26 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wis. Throughout March and April, colleges will host pro days, an opportunity for prospects to showcase their skills in a familiar setting.—
RJ Kraft,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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With such an innovative and winning way through such familiar fare for her final full-length recording, Flack truly set us up to miss her all the more.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now that cloud has loudly broken and Ukraine is getting wet.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The weekend’s wet wintry mix resulted in mandatory speed restrictions on the Mass Pike and led to hundreds of crashes, according to MassDOT, and weather forecasters say there may be more snow coming in the days ahead.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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Surface treatments can help make paper—which naturally sops up moisture from the air that could affect the device built on top—relatively impermeable.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Jan. 2013
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Pepe has been Portugal’s bedrock for almost two decades, a scratching, impermeable presence who won 141 caps for his country, and was central to their first major trophy at Euro 2016.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
8 Aug. 2024
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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