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as in watertight
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as in bulletproof
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Recent Examples of airtight
Their defense is hardly airtight, but the schedule — the full schedule, not just the conference lineup — is largely devoid of teams capable of slowing the Cowboys’ attack.
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
The band was absolutely airtight, with drummer Daru Jones, bassist Dominic John Davis and keyboardist Quincy McCrary matching White’s on-stage improvisation to a tee.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Jan. 2023
Transfer to an airtight container and set aside immediately.
—Nereya Otieno, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
Each comes with an airtight lid and features a secure grip for easy pouring, whisking, or mixing.
—Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
The band was absolutely airtight, with drummer Daru Jones, bassist Dominic John Davis and keyboardist Quincy McCrary matching White’s on-stage improvisation to a tee.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Jan. 2023
Transfer to an airtight container and set aside immediately.
—Nereya Otieno, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
Each comes with an airtight lid and features a secure grip for easy pouring, whisking, or mixing.
—Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airtight
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The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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The presence of a watertight strategic rationale for projects, such as arming NATO allies against the Soviet Union, helped to quell those concerns, at least temporarily.Ashlyn Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2016
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His trial was the first to have anonymous jurors who were enclosed by bulletproof glass during the proceedings, a measure taken due to Edmond III’s seemingly murderous reputation.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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In some key voting places, officials have requested the presence of sheriff deputies in addition to bulletproof glass and panic buttons that connect poll managers to a local 911 dispatcher.Steve Peoples, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Its latest new venture is a foray into the last frontier of the Cold War — even as tensions between South Korea and its hermetic neighbor to the north have risen in recent years.Stella Kim, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of how hermetic writing might seem, one thing that writers are dealing with a lot more in the current entertainment climate is the ability to assimilate a lot of different voices from a lot of different camps.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
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Visit Anaheim: People affected by the wildfires can visit Visit Anaheim’s official website and find special hotel offers and assistance.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The 73-page civil complaint, filed Thursday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, names special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey, First District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, Santa Fe County sheriff’s deputies and the Santa Fe County commission.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ukraine gets a free army of (presumably) high-grade attack drones, and the Coalition members get useful experience and build their capacity to make more and better drones in future.David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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By 1953, this enabled the U.S. to import high-grade tungsten from the mine.Duncan Money / Made by History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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The result is a powerful and poignant allegory, dense in metaphorical imagery, about the state and its people.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Located in harsh conditions far from the nation’s capital, the Grand Canyon State initially drew people wanting to get away from government or dense cities and willing to take risks.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The election certification process is when the results are formally signed as accurate and true.Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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That remains to be seen, but this year could mark a change in buying habits if the forecasts are accurate.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptional intensity, texture, purity and a dull-bodied finish with velvety but noticeable tannins.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Its standout features include a large, vibrant display, fast charging, and exceptional battery life.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Airtight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airtight. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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