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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
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
But here, in the narrows of the canyon, where Temescal Creek tickled the roots of sycamores and cooled the air beneath the heavy branches of valley oaks, Young lighted up with the enthusiasm of an amateur botanist.
—Greg Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
The preliminary will narrow down the field of four mayoral candidates to two.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The narrow-sized shoe is selling out fast, so make sure to scoop a pair up before they are completely sold out.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Those children crowd out their peers, and the path to upward mobility narrows.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
But here, in the narrows of the canyon, where Temescal Creek tickled the roots of sycamores and cooled the air beneath the heavy branches of valley oaks, Young lighted up with the enthusiasm of an amateur botanist.
—Greg Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Noun
What started as a list of 64 products, chosen by a council of industry peers, has already narrowed to 16 head-to-head matchups.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
The preliminary will narrow down the field of four mayoral candidates to two.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
One critical ingredient often missing in Arizona’s summer months is the subtropical jet stream, a narrow band of strong winds about 6 miles above the ground.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The narrow-sized shoe is selling out fast, so make sure to scoop a pair up before they are completely sold out.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
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Vogue’s Favorite Gold Necklaces Featured in this article With an endless array of iterations—from thin, barely-there metallic strands to bolder, statement-making chains that instantly command attention—gold chain necklaces are some of the best gold jewelry pieces to add to your collection.—
Samantha Solomon,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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Maternal health remains under-researched compared to other therapeutic areas, and the pharmaceutical pipeline is thin—just 91 compounds in development, versus thousands for areas like neurology or dermatology.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This personal blender can whip up breakfast smoothies, sauces and dips, salsas, omelets, and more thanks to its small but mighty 250-watt power base and stainless steel cross blade.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Labor experts believe that the limited enforcement is largely due to limited resources.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, limited number of shows for the film did not help its cause at the box office.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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He was acquired, along with closer Victor Vodnik, in a July 2023 trade with the Braves for reliever Pierce Johnson.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the last fortnight alone, Starmer's Deputy Prime Minister and close ally Angela Rayner has resigned after a house tax scandal, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Or if that is not parochial enough, there are some decent Carabao Cup ties on Tuesday, with Manchester United’s conquerors Grimsby Town going to Sheffield Wednesday and Crystal Palace hosting Millwall, a replay of last season’s bruising FA Cup clash.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now, fashion is very parochial and very predictable.—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That goes for fabric softener, coffee grounds, bay leaves, and sonic repellant devices, which have no scientific basis.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Set along the shoreline of Cap d’Antibes, the restaurant features a dreamy panorama of the Mediterranean with sailboats gliding past the bay, and the Esterel Mountains rising in the distance.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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There’s certainly no doubt that currently, the market is crying out for innovative digital accessibility products more than ever due to an ever-tightening global regulatory framework.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As the biomaterials space navigates a more turbulent landscape marked by tightening budgets, regulatory uncertainty, and investor caution, Biofabricate is adapting its approach.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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This further shrank the already slender Republican House majority.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are several superstar cameos, and they’re nicely integrated into the movie’s slender plot.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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