narrowing

verb

present participle of narrow
as in tightening

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrowing
  1. tightening
  2. lessening
  3. impeding
  4. limiting
  5. blocking
  6. hindering
  7. hampering
  8. restricting
Verb
  • The song stays coiled, neither tightening its grip nor exploding into noise.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Despite short-term rate headwinds, tech giants are actively securing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) to support next-generation data centers, tightening overall power-market fundamentals.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of tightening
Verb
  • House lawmakers have introduced a slew of new bills this month aimed at lessening the impact of gas and fuel prices on Americans' budgets, including floating a tax deduction.
    — CJ Haddad, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This choice to comply, however, could potentially open discussions between the Clippers and the NBA about lessening the discipline.
    — Matt Schubert, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of lessening
Verb
  • Sarah Thompson, president of the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges, drew attention to the importance of recognizing AI’s ability to simultaneously facilitate education efficacy while impeding other forms of learning.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout Europe, there are rising industry pressures, which include inflation, shipping costs and energy prices, which are impeding growth.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of impeding
Verb
  • This has caused appointment slots to fill within seconds during peak periods, limiting empty-container releases and adding to equipment shortages, according to Dimerco.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Humans are fattier and bulkier than the average rat, potentially further limiting how far these signals can travel, according to Hugh Lee.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of limiting
Verb
  • The gates blocking it, and the security checkpoints along its flanks, will dramatically limit the public’s desire to enter, and change the tenor and experience of a space that should feel porous and inclusive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Benson’s Sunday task will be blocking defensive ends Malcolm Koonce and Kwity Paye, who, according to Pro Football Focus, have combined for 20 pressures this season.
    — Pete Sweeney October 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of blocking
Verb
  • Robinson, 59, of Churchill, Pennsylvania, is the managing attorney at a Pittsburgh law firm, and has been charged with felony tampering and hindering apprehension for trying to conceal evidence.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Their first drive against the Central Michigan Chippewas stalled, with a sack and a pair of penalties hindering the possession, and Central Michigan made its way down the field for a field goal.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of hindering
Verb
  • Front-line workers have gone on strike several times since the outbreak began, further hampering efforts to contain the disease.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Royals finished 22nd in runs scored, with injuries hampering much of the 2026 campaign.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of hampering
Verb
  • For households, the AdGuard Family Plan also includes parental controls for restricting access to inappropriate and adult content.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Iran has severely disrupted the strait during the conflict, restricting oil and gas exports out of the Persian Gulf.
    — Garrett Downs,Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of restricting
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“Narrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrowing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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