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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
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The Justice Department did not seek a fast-track ruling on the legality of Trump’s order, focusing instead on narrowing the injunctions.
—Nik Popli, Time, 27 June 2025
City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Furthermore, the definition of disabled is often too narrow: more than one third of non-working adults classified as able-bodied by SNAP report having a disability that impedes their ability to work.
—Emily Eisner, New York Daily News, 29 June 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
The city has a plan to narrow the road on most of Northgate between Del Paso Boulevard and I-80 to one lane in each direction.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The Justice Department did not seek a fast-track ruling on the legality of Trump’s order, focusing instead on narrowing the injunctions.
—Nik Popli, Time, 27 June 2025
Verb
Romero gave chase down a narrow alley where Biddle said Sartor turned and fired, striking Romero in the right arm.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Furthermore, the definition of disabled is often too narrow: more than one third of non-working adults classified as able-bodied by SNAP report having a disability that impedes their ability to work.
—Emily Eisner, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
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One person shared that while the print side is thin like a typical kitchen towel, the reverse is more plush, like a bath towel, soaking up water easily while doing the dishes.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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In a thin free agent class that’s getting thinner by the minute, there are Ehlers and Boeser (Mitch Marner is expected to go to Vegas, though Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Leafs are rattling their sabers about potential tampering by the Golden Knights) at the top.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The veteran would be a small upgrade in the outfield for the Padres.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Only a small portion of the materials include these references.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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China is on a separate timeline for negotiating with the U.S., with its 90-day pause beginning May 14, though the two countries have already reached a limited deal.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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But due to limited funding and disparate systems, data collection and analysis remain a challenge for most states.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The figure surpasses that of the closest rival, China, which had 317 companies represented.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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Evening operations require a delicate balance: maintaining service standards while preparing for close and keeping everyone safe.—
Elie Y. Katz,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Brian Colbert ran on a parochial platform focused on garden-variety local issues.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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In his quest for a definitive biography of Joyce as a cosmopolitan artist, above the parochial fray, Ellmann downplayed Joyce’s interest in politics.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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The brand’s signature high-definition cardigans came depicting Hawaiian islands and secluded bays, making for beautiful pieces that could double as wearable postcards.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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Daytime options also include 45-minute bay cruises aboard Pilot, which are $10 extra with purchase of general admission at 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Pell Grants The new law tightens eligibility rules for the Pell Grant program, the largest source of federal aid for low-income students.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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More than three years into Putin’s unprovoked war on Ukraine, the Kremlin’s political vice is tightening again.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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As Artaserse, Kim’s performance took some time to ripen on Friday, his voice sometimes vanishingly slender and lagging behind the orchestra in his first aria to Semira.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Here again, binoculars will prove most beneficial in helping to find not only Pollux and Castor, but this exceedingly slender lunar sliver.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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