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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
Games 2 and 3 of this series were decided by a total of eight points, and Game 4 is also expected to be tight.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
The dinner comes at a perilous time for the association, having lost control of the White House press pool − the group of reporters who fly on Air Force One and cover the president in tight spaces such as the Oval Office.
—James Powel, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The shirt and shorts have a four-way stretch and fit comfortably without being too loose or too tight.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Some regulators might see stablecoins as competition to or complementary with CBDCs, leading to either tighter restrictions or new forms of partnership.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
The dinner comes at a perilous time for the association, having lost control of the White House press pool − the group of reporters who fly on Air Force One and cover the president in tight spaces such as the Oval Office.
—James Powel, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The shirt and shorts have a four-way stretch and fit comfortably without being too loose or too tight.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Some regulators might see stablecoins as competition to or complementary with CBDCs, leading to either tighter restrictions or new forms of partnership.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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These Steve Madden platform sneakers feature thick, cushioned soles that provide extra height without sacrificing comfort.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The moment a Delta Air Lines plane burst into flames on the tarmac of Orlando International Airport on Monday was captured on video, showing the emergency evacuation of passengers and crew as thick smoke billowed from one of its engines.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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And Amanda Marsalis and April Blair are some of my closest friends now.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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The new Charlotte Knights’ manager pitched for four MLB teams from 2010 to 2015, recording 30 saves as the closer for the Chicago White Sox in 2011.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, the narrow field caused both teams to adapt to tighter spaces and quicker play.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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In February, Trump had a narrow net approval rating of plus 0.6 points.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the table, Ochoa took the scissors and snipped the clean, beige natural casing, which was taut like a balloon.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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To use it, hold the tool downward at a 45-degree angle and pull the skin taut while moving the device downward in short, gentle strokes—and feel free to pick your own speed.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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The crossings also have to be familiar words all the way across those entries.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its brand new placements, OVO also returns to a familiar home: the Official Physical Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Achieving that often meant forgoing impermeable materials and permanent designs, which stands in stark contrast to the way modern-day water management works are constructed.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Taxing cruise ships with foreign flags seems like a simple concept, like building an impermeable border wall.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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