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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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2
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
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 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
ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025
Under today’s forecasts, Katrina’s cone would have narrowed the focus on Mississippi earlier on.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2025
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Second, Teslas equipped with FSD autonomous vehicle software will need to navigate those narrow underground tunnels at high speeds without crashing or malfunctioning.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Those children crowd out their peers, and the path to upward mobility narrows.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 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
That performance gap will narrow during prolonged gaming, too.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025
Under today’s forecasts, Katrina’s cone would have narrowed the focus on Mississippi earlier on.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The irrigation looks like long, narrow hoses with holes every six or 12 inches.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Second, Teslas equipped with FSD autonomous vehicle software will need to navigate those narrow underground tunnels at high speeds without crashing or malfunctioning.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aalo expects to complete construction and reach criticality by July 4, 2026, a timeline the company says demonstrates the speed at which small, modular nuclear reactors can be deployed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Snap up travel essentials, comfy pajamas, small kitchen must-haves, and more gems.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Seeing that a back injury has kept him limited since the start of camp, Parsons' availability moving forward remains a major question mark.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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While Cox’s coverage is more limited than some providers, its cable speeds are suitable for many households.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Musk and Gebbia have maintained a close professional relationship; Gebbia sits on Tesla’s board and was introduced to DOGE earlier this year through Musk.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Recent polling has shown Mamdani as the clear front-runner in the field, but the race gets closer when in a three-way contest with Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, in parochial and Christian schools across Chicago and the suburbs, schoolchildren filed into pews with their classmates to observe church services ahead of the school day.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Funded by political parties and subscribers, such papers were thoroughly partisan and parochial.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The hounds quickly brought a sow to bay and got good, sensible holds on her ears.—
Robert Easton,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
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New aerial drones At the center of the aerial display was the GJ-11 stealth drone, a tailless flying wing design with internal weapons bays.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By pooling liquidity across the two systems, DeXRP aims to reduce slippage, tighten spreads, and deliver an execution experience closer to what institutions demand.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Some have suggested that the answer lies not in tightening ethics rules but in raising congressional pay.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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For a modern or narrow doorway, tall, slender plants elongate the entry.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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