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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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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
Using on-screen virtual joysticks in the app to maneuver the robot around wasn’t hard, but a little tricky in tight spaces.
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Jarrett Stidham fired a tight pass in the end zone to Franklin, who shook his defender with a crisp slant route.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
August 1, 2025 The Steelers' window with Rodgers under center is tight, as the former MVP has stated that this will likely be his last season in the NFL.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Clad in fluorescents and backed by a tight dance troupe, T-Pain ran through one of Friday’s most memorable sets.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Jarrett Stidham fired a tight pass in the end zone to Franklin, who shook his defender with a crisp slant route.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
August 1, 2025 The Steelers' window with Rodgers under center is tight, as the former MVP has stated that this will likely be his last season in the NFL.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Clad in fluorescents and backed by a tight dance troupe, T-Pain ran through one of Friday’s most memorable sets.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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Read More: The Real Danger of the Trump-Putin Summit At the press conference, Putin talked about how close Russia was to America (shades of Sarah Palin) and claimed that Russian trade with American has increased by 20%.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Still, don’t fully count out the Cajuns — at least to keep it close.—
Maddie Hartley
August 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 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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That history gives the band an edge—and credibility—in a crowded market.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Unlike other tests that can take several minutes or require privacy to use, this method is fast and low-profile, perfect for crowded clubs, bars, or house parties.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Farmers and agricultural experts who spoke with Newsweek recently said that tariffs could further strain the sector's already narrow margins, both through the negative impact on commodity prices and potential retaliatory actions damaging their exports.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some companies have taken early steps, like reducing prior authorization for high-performing providers, but these efforts remain too narrow.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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His hair is bound in a taut knot, a cape of ti leaves in muted green draped over his broad shoulders.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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The finish is long, focused, and chalky with lingering notes of crisp fruit and a taut minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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As the new general manager of the Farmington Civic Theater, Clare Cooney plans to add some indie films to the historic Farmington landmark’s familiar mix of tentpole movies and family favorites, writes Julie Hinds.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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For many people, a society where women average 1.8 or 1.9 children would feel familiar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Remember to pack a good pair of waterproof hiking sandals for wet landings, hiking boots for dry landings, reef-safe sunscreen, and your best camera or a new Go-Pro for underwater videos.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Extended warm, wet weather can cause black spot, which appears as black spots surrounded by yellow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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But simply piling mounds of topsoil on top of hard clay ground can result in an impermeable layer, both to water and roots.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 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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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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