NARROWED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

narrowed

verb

past tense of narrow

as in tightened

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In two days, close to 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, more than 50 people dying in the attempt, and within hours France had tightened its border with Spain and Italy had suspended Schengen.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Polls that had initially forecast a landslide victory for Janša tightened quickly in the run-up to election day.

— Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of tightened

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Delays in contact tracing, difficulties accessing affected areas, mistrust from communities, and violence by armed groups and some residents have hampered the response, the Africa CDC has said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
But two separate hamstring injuries hampered any chance of a call-up for Ryan, who is also nearly two years past Tommy John surgery.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of hampered

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Rutherford shares that, until now, a voyage like his would not have been possible, but warmer climates globally have drastically lessened the ice in the Arctic.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of lessened

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Folks who are hundreds of miles away from the forest are impeded by wildfire smoke.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
The report goes on to say that when the victim intervened and put the dog in its crate, Monasterio turned on her, repeatedly punching her and placing both hands around her neck, squeezing until her breathing was impeded.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of impeded

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Aid organizations have said that community mistrust, insecurity due to armed conflict, and gaps in healthcare have hindered response and containment efforts.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 July 2026
The suspense grows more effective past the one-hour mark, once Dama takes control of the narrative, with Irina, Rosa and Giulia variably helped and hindered by her steely mechanizations.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026

Definition of hindered

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Riccio points out oftentimes the license plates to legal vehicles are removed or blocked, which keeps them from being traced on license plate readers.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Although the crossing appeared blocked, groups moved along the coast seeking routes around the fence.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of blocked

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Doctors determined that he was born with symbrachydactyly, which constricted blood flow to the hand and limited the full development of the three fingers and palm.

— Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026
Not feeling constricted, for one, plus breathability and maybe the ability to slip shoes on without laces.

— Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Definition of constricted

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From across the street, Yñiga’s view grew increasingly obstructed, first by an ambulance, then a parade of menacing black SUVs, and finally a van that disgorged a reporter and a yawning cameraman.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
The path to collective bargaining will be slow, dark and obstructed by institutions that benefit from dividing players by team, conference, sport, class year and state law.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

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