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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
Heading into Election Day, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump were locked in a tight race for the White House, and control of both the U.S. Senate and House was hanging in the balance.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Naturally, polls conducted in the past few days also show a tight race.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Several Democrats are in tight races, and Montana Sen. Jon Tester looks particularly vulnerable.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The other race, for an open seat in Orange County formerly held by Democrat Katie Porter, features a tight race between Democratic state Sen. Dave Min and Scott Baugh, a longtime GOP operative.
5) Who will win Silicon Valley’s coveted House seat?
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Naturally, polls conducted in the past few days also show a tight race.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Several Democrats are in tight races, and Montana Sen. Jon Tester looks particularly vulnerable.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The other race, for an open seat in Orange County formerly held by Democrat Katie Porter, features a tight race between Democratic state Sen. Dave Min and Scott Baugh, a longtime GOP operative.
5) Who will win Silicon Valley’s coveted House seat?
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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Inside, instead of a traditional flimsy insole, there’s a removable thick layer of PEBA foam resting directly on the carbon fiber plate.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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This was achieved through the installation of a stronger carbon fiber cross-brace between the front shock towers and a thicker undertray bolted beneath the engine.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some states could start reporting results shortly after their polls close.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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At market close, tech giants Meta and Amazon had each seen shares rise about 2%.Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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At least one woman is nominated in every rap category, including three in the crowded Best Rap Performance, a majority in Best Melodic Rap Performance, and the first woman in Best Rap Album since 2018.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Fans could live there for an entire weekend with a supply of chicken wings and chips and never set foot in the crowded stadium.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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In that race, the popular vote split between Bush and Gore by a very small margin — much narrower than in 2016.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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True lilies produce one stem and have narrow, strappy leaves.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unbearably taut, the 40-second sequence of people shrieking in suffering as they're pulled into Jean Jacket's maw proves that gore-free horror is equally, if not more, scarring.Keith Staskiewicz, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The camera zooms in on Sue’s taut, luminescent flesh, which bounces in the light, causing the men around her to stare agog like cartoon characters.Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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These techniques should be familiar to Photoshop users.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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While both Choi and Newman are familiar to the legislature, the district is a bit of a new arena.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Keith sees that the cockpit floor is sopping wet since Emma just rinsed it in her last hour.Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Prepare for wet weather, but a record-setting daily high temperature.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clay deposits, forming an impermeable layer, result in waterlogged soil.David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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There is a retention pond to capture heavy rain, minimum impermeable surfaces, and any runoff is directed to trees and plants.Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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