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as in watertight
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as in bulletproof
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Recent Examples of airtight
Their defense is hardly airtight, but the schedule — the full schedule, not just the conference lineup — is largely devoid of teams capable of slowing the Cowboys’ attack.
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
The band was absolutely airtight, with drummer Daru Jones, bassist Dominic John Davis and keyboardist Quincy McCrary matching White’s on-stage improvisation to a tee.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Jan. 2023
Transfer to an airtight container and set aside immediately.
—Nereya Otieno, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
Each comes with an airtight lid and features a secure grip for easy pouring, whisking, or mixing.
—Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
The band was absolutely airtight, with drummer Daru Jones, bassist Dominic John Davis and keyboardist Quincy McCrary matching White’s on-stage improvisation to a tee.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Jan. 2023
Transfer to an airtight container and set aside immediately.
—Nereya Otieno, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
Each comes with an airtight lid and features a secure grip for easy pouring, whisking, or mixing.
—Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airtight
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Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
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The feds alleged that the pair procured over $1 million worth of luxury items — including a bulletproof Escalade, a giant TV, and expensive watches — without ever paying for them.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gmail versus the rest Statista But Gmail (and other) security restrictions are not bulletproof — far from it.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t a hermetic kind of meditation, one in which outer havoc is kept at bay.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Once a place where friends and family entered through perpetually open doors, the space becomes hermetic and airless when curtains are drawn to hide the men who have come to disrupt this idyllic refuge.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The team will wear special commemorative jerseys to honor Pope Francis in its April 26 match.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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And a special programming note, ABC News will have an exclusive interview with President Trump in the Oval Office on his first 100 days with our own Terry Moran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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These high-grade stainless steel and high–temperature–resistant silicone utensils are sturdy and won't let you down. STYLISH DRESSES TO WEAR TO A SPRING WEDDING Iced Raspberry Spritz Want to add a cocktail option to your menu?—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Oak floors run throughout the house representing the high-grade construction materials from which the property was built.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2025
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This layer also contains Earth’s oceanic crust — a thinner and denser layer below the oceans — and the continental crust that sits above this layer.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The good news As solar cycle 25 is set to weaken soon, the high-energy proton soup around the planet will soon get denser again.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Retailers often struggle with data silos, inconsistent quality, and integration issues, Sheridan says, which complicate accurate analysis in addition to concerns around consumer privacy.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Airtight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airtight. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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