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as in close
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 stingy
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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7
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
As the flight finally landed, the pilot asked passengers to let anyone who had a tight connection exit the plane first.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Angina is often felt beneath the breastbone, described as a heavy, tight, or pressure-like feeling, and is typically relieved with rest.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2025
Developers face tighter deadlines and stricter sourcing rules.
—Lisa Setyon,jeniece Pettitt, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
With money tight, school officials want the agency to make the necessary fixes.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
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Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Angina is often felt beneath the breastbone, described as a heavy, tight, or pressure-like feeling, and is typically relieved with rest.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2025
Developers face tighter deadlines and stricter sourcing rules.
—Lisa Setyon,jeniece Pettitt, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
With money tight, school officials want the agency to make the necessary fixes.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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With the calendar officially flipped to August, the Miami Herald is counting down 30 of the most important players on the Hurricanes’ roster, one per day leading up to the season opener, to provide a closer look at the team heading into coach Mario Cristobal’s fourth season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Moussa Mara, Mali's former prime minister, was detained pending trial over expressing compassion on X for people jailed for their political beliefs, said Abdoulaye Yaro, a close associate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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So, what would really help the Mets’ pen would be a late-game arm who is stingy with free passes.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Apple has always been a bit stingy with RAM in iDevices, even more so a few years ago, and especially in lower-end devices (Apple Intelligence and its apparent 8GB RAM requirement have been a bit of an equalizer here).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Develop Personal Relations Through Storytelling In a crowded digital world, the key to genuine volunteer recruitment is building personal relationships and sharing purposeful stories.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There's now expected to be a crowded primary that will provide a window into how Democrats have settled on crafting a tougher messaging strategy going into the midterm elections.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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But its critics say EA continues to make narrow and curious choices that neglect both systemic issues and the complexly human reasons people give, as a battle for billions rages on.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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That choice is one of the starkest demonstrations that the regime’s priority of narrow self-interest over the global good won’t be changing anytime soon.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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The palate is taut and focused, with crisp citrus, ripe pear, and hints of toasted brioche and crushed oyster shell.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The taut and well-crafted play imagines King’s final evening, where he’s exhausted by the relentless pace of his activist work, questioning his mission, hounded by the press, suspicious of government surveillance and afraid for his life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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This option was once seen as extreme but is now drawing increasing interest within the conference, according to several sources familiar.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 July 2025
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Once the Waymo arrives, riders will be able to unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the trip, all from their familiar Uber app.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The teams and drivers will face tough decisions about whether to use intermediate or wet tires for the start of the race.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Humane Society suggests serving cats wet food over the summer to further increase their hydration.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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That aquifer is covered by impermeable layers of rock or clay, putting the water in it under high pressure in some locations.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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To avoid puddling, use permeable landscape fabric rather than impermeable plastic sheeting.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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