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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
Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
That narrow executive order faced hurdles, with a court order that blocked the rule from going into effect under President Biden’s administration.
—Amanda Seitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 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
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2025
But the Bears narrowed his focus this past weekend at Halas Hall.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
The paper is arranged in long, narrow horizontal strips that mirror the layers of rock and soil that make up the Earth’s outer surface.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
That narrow executive order faced hurdles, with a court order that blocked the rule from going into effect under President Biden’s administration.
—Amanda Seitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 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
Several industry sources told Deadline that the field of contenders for the BBC role has narrowed, with three executives said to be frontrunners for the biggest creative job in British TV, audio, and streaming.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2025
But the Bears narrowed his focus this past weekend at Halas Hall.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
Adjective
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Apple touts its 13-inch iPad Pro as the thinnest Apple device at 0.20 inches.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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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,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The Court of International Trade previously rejected the small businesses' request to temporarily pause the tariffs while their lawsuit went forward, but then quickly scheduled Tuesday’s court hearing to decide whether to rule against the tariffs or impose a longer-term pause.—
Dietrich Knauth,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Instead, Atkinson took up golf for the first time and renewed his connection to scientific research, not the least of which was how a small white ball repeatedly avoids a hole in the ground.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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There are about 10 speaking parts, limited locations, and a simple mystery that gets at the crux of how life under the corporation's thumb makes everyone—both humans and robots—vulnerable to harm.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Available for a limited time, Bojangles’ new Watermelon Sweet Tea blends the chain’s legendary iced tea—steeped the old-fashioned way, of course—with real watermelon juice to create a refreshing drink perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Simple solution: The Derby and Preakness are too close at 14 days apart.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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Ivanka Trump may live among us in Miami Beach, but don’t get too close.—
Madeleine Marr,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Driven together by anti-Western grievance and their own parochial interests, China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are creating substantial authoritarian scale.—
Kurt M. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Apr. 2025
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The plum political prize, of course, will be deciding how congressional districts are drawn, perhaps giving this parochial court a major say in which party—and its preferred Speaker—gets to run the U.S. House.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Several people, including a few children and fitness coach Jack LaLanne, have successfully made the swim across the bay over the years, according to BOP.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
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The sprawling tidewater in the Baltimore Harbor area is also home to overpopulations of blue and flathead catfish, both of which have expanded their range into the bay and are eating their way through the native food chain.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
Verb
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One set of local institutions that hasn’t had to tighten its belt this year?—
Mark Schneider,
National Review,
12 May 2025
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Unfortunately, tightening the hinge screws won't be enough to correct this problem.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The animals have longer beaks, a more slender build and more distinctive dorsal fins than common bottlenose dolphins, according to Whale and Dolphin Conservation, a nonprofit.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the disease begins in the slender tubes that carry digestive bile and is associated with symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, fever and night sweats.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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