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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
Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 May 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
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Republicans repeatedly promoted Illinois’ presidential vote showing Trump’s losing differential had narrowed from 17 percentage points in 2016 and 2020 to less than 10 percentage points last year.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 16 Aug. 2025
But their majority is narrow and to help maintain it, Trump has called for Texas lawmakers to redraw the voting maps to help GOP candidates in the election next year.
—Andrew Schneider, NPR, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The legislation directs states to cover a portion of SNAP benefit costs, narrows eligibility requirements for the program, and aims to prevent the federal government from being able to increase monthly benefits in the future.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 May 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
Once preliminary supplier lists have been issued, the user can narrow their options by giving Accio additional parameters.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Republicans repeatedly promoted Illinois’ presidential vote showing Trump’s losing differential had narrowed from 17 percentage points in 2016 and 2020 to less than 10 percentage points last year.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
In 2024, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Apache Stronghold in a narrow 6-5 decision.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 16 Aug. 2025
But their majority is narrow and to help maintain it, Trump has called for Texas lawmakers to redraw the voting maps to help GOP candidates in the election next year.
—Andrew Schneider, NPR, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
Adjective
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The Ravens are thin there, with rookie third-round tackle Emery Jones Jr. still yet to make his summer debut because of a shoulder injury and potentially starting the regular season on the non-football injury list.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Details on the election process are thin, but many citizens could be casting their votes in an active conflict zone or under the eyes of armed soldiers – a terrifying prospect that some say could lead to more violence.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The company launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin in June and aims to scale operations to half of U.S. population by the end of this year.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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While many Americans continue to face housing challenges—from affordability concerns to limited inventory and years of underbuilding—demand for homeownership remains strong.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Some health statistics for Davidson County appear strong, but a closer look reveals key health disparities, Areola said.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Illinois Republicans have routinely seized on Pritzker’s presidential aspirations, accusing him of putting his political ambitions ahead of the more parochial concerns of the state’s voters.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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South suburban committee members, meanwhile, showed parochial loyalty to Kelly.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The island is so close to shore and the water in the bay, which the breeze had rucked into a frenzy of small whitecaps, didn’t seem to be giving the smaller fishing boats any trouble.—
Emma Sloley
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Researchers with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are hoping to learn more about these shark and hooked striped bass interactions this summer, and the camera tags in Cape Cod Bay may help shed some light on this shark behavior in the bay.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Getty Images President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would permit 600,000 Chinese students to study at American universities, a sharp pivot from his administration’s earlier stance on tightening visa restrictions for this student cohort.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, global shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Ukraine war have tightened the fiscal chokehold.—
Mohamed Nasheed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Istanbul pulses with history—its skyline crowned with slender minarets, grand domes, and bustling bazaars filled with copperware, carpets, and the scent of roasted chestnuts.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ware brought along a friend, a slender man introduced as Catfish who had his own land management problems.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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