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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
Throw in a tight scoreline, some inconsistent officiating at times and a chock-full away fan section that stood up singing the entire night, and things were bound to get chippy.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Despite the current geopolitical discord, the movie was No. 1 in that market on both Saturday and Sunday, and is in a tight race with a local title for the weekend win.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
With the West playoff picture being so tight, every single game matters.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
There are many varieties to choose from in San Diego nurseries, including dwarf trees ideal for tight spaces.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Despite the current geopolitical discord, the movie was No. 1 in that market on both Saturday and Sunday, and is in a tight race with a local title for the weekend win.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
With the West playoff picture being so tight, every single game matters.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
There are many varieties to choose from in San Diego nurseries, including dwarf trees ideal for tight spaces.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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These Steve Madden platform sneakers feature thick, cushioned soles that provide extra height without sacrificing comfort.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The first is the pomodoro, a thick, fluffy pan-pizza smeared with sugo di pomodoro, a rich red sauce with a deep tomato flavor that tastes like it’s been reducing for hours.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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And Amanda Marsalis and April Blair are some of my closest friends now.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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The new Charlotte Knights’ manager pitched for four MLB teams from 2010 to 2015, recording 30 saves as the closer for the Chicago White Sox in 2011.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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As tensions threaten to turn to violence in the crowded train car, the officer arrives.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, the narrow field caused both teams to adapt to tighter spaces and quicker play.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The plain and active meaning of the word cannot be diluted by its constriction, as the government would have it, to a narrow term of art.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Clooney and Heslov’s taut script stays on target, resisting any expansion of a story that clocks in a speedy 100 minutes.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The result is a wine whose taut acidity is balanced by a delicately creamy texture that carries notes of passionfruit, green apples, lime blossoms, a hint of fresh-cut tarragon, and a spine of crunchy minerality that rides through the lively finish.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Cannes Film Festival head Thierry Frémaux said there’s more to come, but this wasn’t your typical Cannes Competition lineup studded with older, familiar auteurs.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The panel did not stray from their earlier guesses for him, throwing out familiar names like Dave Matthews, Daryl Hall, and Pat Monahan of Train once more.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Achieving that often meant forgoing impermeable materials and permanent designs, which stands in stark contrast to the way modern-day water management works are constructed.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Taxing cruise ships with foreign flags seems like a simple concept, like building an impermeable border wall.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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