Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrows
Verb
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Although the brand shares that the formula tightens skin, my face felt balanced, refreshed, and hydrated.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025 -
The Persons and Family Code law, making Burkina Faso the latest in a series of African countries to criminalize lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activity, also tightens rules on nationality and stateless people.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Weiler’s construction provides the opportunity to see a series of fine actors at work with delicate tête-à-têtes, the neatness of the structure constricts some of the feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This innovative platform, which researchers are exploring for applications ranging from flu to cancer to AIDS, poses a threat to global defenses against future crises and hinders progress in biomedical innovation.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Bonner hamstring injury further hinders this crew.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Once the seeds have matured, however, that energy barrier lessens.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Aug. 2025
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Perfusing donor organs with blood and other fluids while in transit lessens the possibility of tissue injury, inhibits damaging immune responses and maintains cellular homeostasis or equilibrium.—
David A. Brenner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Such misrecognition impedes effective disease management and underscores the need to reevaluate Chagas disease's endemic status.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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That case alleges Apple systematically impedes third-party apps and accessories, from super-apps to cloud streaming and digital wallets, to keep users locked in.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Car rides south cost thousands of dollars largely due to the high price of fuel, which Israel restricts into Gaza and is in short supply.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Usually a president only deploys the National Guard at invitation or consent of the governor, as federal law restricts the president's ability to deploy them unilaterally.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Narrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrows. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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