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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
Smith said staff members are doing everything possible to keep the center running, but money is tight.
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Earlier this decade, employers were reluctant to shift significant health costs to workers due to the tight labor market.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Make sure the bottom does not ride up and that the sleeves aren’t too tight.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
With The Terminator in the rearview, and a great boost to Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, Cameron was tight with the Austrian strongman's agent, Lou Pitt.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Earlier this decade, employers were reluctant to shift significant health costs to workers due to the tight labor market.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Make sure the bottom does not ride up and that the sleeves aren’t too tight.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
With The Terminator in the rearview, and a great boost to Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, Cameron was tight with the Austrian strongman's agent, Lou Pitt.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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Sonic internet plans: A guide Here's a closer look at Sonic internet offerings: Sonic Fusion Fiber 1 Gigabit Sonic's Fusion Fiber 1 GB plan is the slowest plan option, but speeds are still fast enough for high internet usage.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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This is a beautiful fish, much more colorful and brighter overall than its close cousin, the bluegill, which anglers love.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The Lynx remain the class of the Western Conference with a 19-4 record, owning both the second-best offense (84.9 points per game) and the league's stingiest defense (allowing just 75.3 points per game).—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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However, the Switch 2 upgrade path has proven to be quite stingy.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 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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While these are all individual cases, experiencing a down period after such a high is a familiar scenario among elite sportspeople.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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That’s especially true in the playoffs, as individual experience and minutes on the floor with familiar pieces are natural catalysts for team success.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
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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To avoid puddling, use permeable landscape fabric rather than impermeable plastic sheeting.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
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The part of Texas that flooded last week is known as Flash Flood Alley because of its impermeable limestone hills and frequent downpours, but these floods were unusually severe for the area.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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