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Recent Examples of tighten
The reality is that Americans are struggling — our politics are becoming more violent, everything is more expensive, and the job market is tightening.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers’ offense has found a 24-hour revival in the Bay Area, putting up 23 runs over the last two games at Oracle Park and tightening their boa constrictor-like pressure on opponents.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
After noticing that more people were commuting by bicycle, designers tweaked the brand’s windproof jacket, shortening its length and tightening the sleeves to prevent air from blowing up a rider’s arms.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Outlandish perks and incentives have been withdrawn, and performance mandates have tightened.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers’ offense has found a 24-hour revival in the Bay Area, putting up 23 runs over the last two games at Oracle Park and tightening their boa constrictor-like pressure on opponents.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
After noticing that more people were commuting by bicycle, designers tweaked the brand’s windproof jacket, shortening its length and tightening the sleeves to prevent air from blowing up a rider’s arms.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Outlandish perks and incentives have been withdrawn, and performance mandates have tightened.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tighten
Verb
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The muffled, percussive sounds of the firing range could be heard through the walls, and my body tensed with every pop.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Seemingly immediately, your heart will begin racing and your muscles will start tensing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Attempts to formalize English at the federal level stretch back decades.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In addition to policing the two demonstrations, the London force was stretched by high-profile soccer matches and concerts.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tighten. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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