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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
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The definitive statements serve as an unabashed outlier among the catalogue of budget scores, growth forecasts and macroeconomic analyses produced since House Republicans passed their version of Trump’s agenda by the narrowest of margins.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
But despite its Instagram appeal, the narrows is a flood manager’s nightmare.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2023
Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 4 June 2025
After the primary, the candidate pool will narrow down to two top candidates who will vie in the Nov. 4 general election.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
Managing the nation’s fourth-largest school district requires a specific, narrow managerial skill set and focus, several board members and a former district official told the Tribune.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The definitive statements serve as an unabashed outlier among the catalogue of budget scores, growth forecasts and macroeconomic analyses produced since House Republicans passed their version of Trump’s agenda by the narrowest of margins.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Noun
Secret Canyon Trail: The hike through Secret Canyon leads through a deeply forested ravine and some beautiful red rock narrows.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
But despite its Instagram appeal, the narrows is a flood manager’s nightmare.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2023
Verb
In mid-April, the advisers had discussed the possibility of narrowing the recommendations for who should receive an annual COVID vaccine -- prioritizing those at higher risk such as adults over 65 or those with an underlying condition.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 4 June 2025
After the primary, the candidate pool will narrow down to two top candidates who will vie in the Nov. 4 general election.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 3 June 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The images show ultra-fine bright and dark stripes (called striations) in the thin, gaseous layer of the sun's atmosphere known as the photosphere, according to a statement from the National Solar Observatory (NSO), which operates the solar telescope.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Farmers watered their crops less, and saw smaller harvests as a result.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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With its future coverage options limited, Michigan State created a captive insurance company, Lysander Series, to provide general liability coverage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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During the presentation, SPA shared character animations for Will, whose slight frame and limited height sets him far apart from his roarball colleagues.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Numerous outlets have already reported on how close Barca is to landing breakout 2024/2025 La Liga star Joan Garcia from Espanyol, which could complicate Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future as Hansi Flick’s first choice goalkeeper.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet somehow, all these factors, seemingly easily translatable across the world’s cuisines, has led to an intensely parochial guide.—
Tulasi Srinivas,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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This is a parochial political world, overshadowed by the federal bureaucracy.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
25 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The sailing club is one of the oldest in the nation, founded by Chicago businessmen in 1897, keeping sailboats on its property and racing them on the bay.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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There, the participants have the choice to kayak in the bay, go wine tasting, visit a floating sauna, or try snowshoeing.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The Xtreme 4 just tightens that formula even more, now for $130 less.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Entry to the holy cities has likewise been tightened.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Consequently, the rollers became more and more narrow, until all that remained was a slender bar capped on both ends by large discs.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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Taper: Taper candles are long, slender candles with a wider base and a narrow top.—
Maya Handelsman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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