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as in watertight
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Recent Examples of airtight
These passed our leak test, but our avocado browned quite a bit overnight, suggesting that these containers aren’t entirely airtight.
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Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
But the United States' employment verification scheme is hardly airtight.
—Edward Alden, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2013
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Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
But the United States' employment verification scheme is hardly airtight.
—Edward Alden, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airtight
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Shots and goals from fast breaks in the Premier League since 2018-19 Brentford set up to hit Sunderland on counter-attacks, knowing how Le Bris’ side can defend for long periods and are watertight, conceding just three in their past five before coming to south-west London.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flooding concerns were also addressed, with the company explaining that its tunnels are designed to be watertight.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Yet Rubio remains powerful and relatively aloof, not bulletproof but at least wearing a little bit of Teflon.—
Ross Douthat,
Mercury News,
26 Dec. 2025
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With this approach, some of our leaders learn to be bulletproof and irreplaceable.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2025
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Their faltering attempt at a total crackdown—which can’t muzzle the anger and bravery of ordinary people—and its general odor of malicious incompetence, is even seeping into the White House’s hermetic media echo chamber.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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And since the movie is premiering at Sundance, it’s probably destined to be praised in a way that overshadows its quality of hermetic gloom.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The spa also includes hairdressing and nail care services, with special treatments for brides.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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These special beings unite to try and discover their true evolutionary purpose while being watched and hunted by a dark group called the Whispers.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Similar to its other products, this one has a leakproof lid, closeable straw cap, and wide mouth for easy drinking.—
Outside,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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It’s made from triple-layer stainless steel, has a leakproof lid, and comes with a dual straw and sip lid.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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From professional and customer reviews, the TH1s were well received and the brand's bet on packing high-grade componentry into its headphones paid off.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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Flat-panel cabinets are currently produced in a range of materials, including high-grade laminate with wood-grain detailing, enhancing their visual appeal and versatility.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Antarctic Ocean is heavily layered, or stratified, to a depth of around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) because of conflicting properties including colder, denser water from below not readily mixing with fresh water running off melting ice from above.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the first time, the researchers demonstrated that human spinal cord organoids can reproduce the formation of dense glial scars, which block nerve regeneration.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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While accurate, these systems aren't perfect.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Airtight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airtight. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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