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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
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
That leaves a narrow road for improvement.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Dutch parliamentary election tests ruling far-right party Dutch voters cast ballots today in a parliamentary election in which a far-right party that led opinion polls for months has seen its advantage narrow into a three-horse race.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
What that means is that the gap between them and a CD could narrow or widen depending on what the Fed does next.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
Stem cells often are touted as a cure-all for everything from joint pain to Alzheimer’s, but the FDA has approved them only for a narrow set of disorders affecting blood production.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
That leaves a narrow road for improvement.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Noun
Many famed surf spots to the south — like Doheny, San Clemente and San Onofre — also have seen the beach narrow precipitously.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Dutch parliamentary election tests ruling far-right party Dutch voters cast ballots today in a parliamentary election in which a far-right party that led opinion polls for months has seen its advantage narrow into a three-horse race.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
For travelers trying to narrow down options quickly, those rankings offer some reassurance, especially when time is limited.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
What that means is that the gap between them and a CD could narrow or widen depending on what the Fed does next.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
Adjective
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Audiences generally ignore the relatively thin gruel and have an empowering blast.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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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,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 One small fix today could make everything run better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Access to early education remains limited, waitlists are long, and costs continue to rise.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The makers of Dad's Root Beer acquired the company in 2007 and produces Bubble Up in limited quantities today.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Because the Celtics, provided they close-out the 76ers, have the kind of shooters the Hawks don’t.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Qatar could deepen its already close defense ties to Turkey, and China, which is close to Iran, could play a greater diplomatic role.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Research shows the disparity between vaccination coverage in private and parochial/religious versus public schools is that private and parochial/religious schools tend to have higher rates of exemptions to vaccinations for moral and religious beliefs.—
Kar-Hai Chu,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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But quietly, the third-year forward had put himself in position for a more parochial reserve reward, one that caught him unaware.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Harvest fruit regularly to spur plants to continue producing and keep pests at bay.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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The venue was a casually magnificent stone building, constructed in the fifteenth century as a Dominican convent, on a promontory overlooking a sparkling bay.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Verb
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McBride scored 13 of her 18 points in the first quarter before the Dream defense tightened on her.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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The government has methodically tightened internet censorship and established increasingly stringent controls over online activities, causing rumblings and rare public expressions of discontent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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For a speedy dinner chock-full of slender haricot verts, make this Gochujang Chicken Stir-Fry.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jackson DeCosta, a tall and slender teenager with a metabolism faster than Lamar Jackson’s 40 time, had no such worries during a long Saturday in the draft room, according to his father.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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