Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrowed
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His chest immediately tightened and his arm went numb.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025 -
In addition to the tougher test, the agency has resumed neighborhood investigations of citizenship applicants, reinforced background checks and tightened the evaluation of disability waivers.—
Daniel Shoer Roth,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The investigation has been hampered by peculiar challenges, though, perhaps none greater than the fact that the entire city in which the crime occurred has vanished.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dry conditions have hampered quail reproduction across parts of Arizona, leading to concerns about future populations.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The demand, even if lessened, will still warrant offering larger sizes, but some marquee names now want to farm out their plus-sized clothing to outside vendors instead of making their own label.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, with credit card fraud detection, the cost for each undetected fraudulent transaction might be lessened if the bank has fraud insurance or if the bank's enforcement activities recoup some fraud losses downstream.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The implementation of the SCORE Act could be impeded by other types of legal challenges.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Massey dealt with various injuries, including a left ankle sprain, that hindered his production.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Although dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions have recently hindered development, the disturbance is expected to move into a more favorable environment later this week, giving it a better chance to become organized.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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South Africa had a key defender blocked by his Belgian club.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Bursting through the line, Rogalski blocked the ensuing punt and returned it to the 2.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Without them, revenue constricted, theaters closed and staff were laid off.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the faux leather material has some give, so your foot won’t feel constricted.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wakanda Forever — wore a white Lever Couture gown with an exaggerated standup collar, which obstructed the view of attendees sitting behind her and caused a frenzy of social-media chatter.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lottery seats may be partially obstructed.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Narrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrowed. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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