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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
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Those children crowd out their peers, and the path to upward mobility narrows.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After years of research and gathering public input, the Leawood City Council will narrow down a path for its former City Hall and Fire Station as part of a master plan for the area.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Virginia, which has trended Democratic in recent presidential elections, saw Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin secure a narrow victory in 2021, signaling the state’s battleground status.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
After the nominations are out, the playing field narrows and the lobbying for coverage during the voting period intensifies.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Those children crowd out their peers, and the path to upward mobility narrows.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Noun
The missing hunter was able to place several 911 calls, which helped searchers narrow down his location.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After years of research and gathering public input, the Leawood City Council will narrow down a path for its former City Hall and Fire Station as part of a master plan for the area.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Such political interference and its likely consequences for monetary policy could lead to major inflationary pressures as the traditional separation between the executive and the running of the Federal Reserve becomes narrower.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Virginia, which has trended Democratic in recent presidential elections, saw Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin secure a narrow victory in 2021, signaling the state’s battleground status.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
Adjective
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This process transformed the plastic into porous carbon powder, which was then combined with carbon black and a polymer binder to form thin electrode layers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Dry the nuts in a thin layer, then remove the husks wearing gloves.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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By a rough count, Flagg played in approximately six different lineups, including some small-ball looks with Dwight Powell at center.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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While there is acknowledgement that smaller teams, such as Norway’s Valarenga, could be on the receiving end of heavy defeats with the shift in format, the benefits of seeing top seeds clash early in the competition mean more overall interest.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Şengün played a large chunk of his limited time on the floor Monday night with Adams or Capela also in the lineup.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Following their split, the parents of two were seen together on numerous occasions, including the 2019 Emmys where Taylor was on deck to support Ben, who was nominated for outstanding directing for a limited series, movie or dramatic special for Escape At Dannemora.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bishnoi denies involvement in Moosewala’s murder, but in an explosive interview from behind bars, accused his close aide of orchestrating it.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The departure of Busquets and Alba means Messi will lose two of his most talented teammates and closest friends.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Aquila served as a parochial vicar in two parishes from 1976 to 1982 and then as pastor at Denver’s Guardian Angels Parish from 1982 to 1987.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Or if that is not parochial enough, there are some decent Carabao Cup ties on Tuesday, with Manchester United’s conquerors Grimsby Town going to Sheffield Wednesday and Crystal Palace hosting Millwall, a replay of last season’s bruising FA Cup clash.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those sons’ of guns across the bay sky blasted ducks that were coming to your spread.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Atlantic Hospitality also has a sister property, The Claremont, in Southwest Harbor across the bay.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In recent weeks, the White House has moved to tighten the rules around the visa, including a $100,000 fee for new applications, while raising wage expectations and the skill levels immigrants should have.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The pants come with super-wide legs and an elastic drawstring waistband that can be loosened or tightened depending on your preference.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chives Use these slender green leaves well into football season with a fall planting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ostrich dinosaurs walked on two long, slender hind legs and had a long neck with a small head, similar to modern ostriches, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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