as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
the race was nip and tuck to the very end, with the judges needing to look at photos of the finish three times
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Recent Examples of nip and tuck
An entire industry awaits to nip and tuck us.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Georgia’s 15-point loss last month in Gainesville was nip and tuck until 6-foot-11, 260-pound sophomore Somoto Cyril’s ejection for elbowing the face of Florida center Rueben Chinyelu with the Gators leading 21-19.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
It’s long been known that stars of the Real Housewives franchise love to get a little nip and tuck.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Nov. 2025
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Georgia’s 15-point loss last month in Gainesville was nip and tuck until 6-foot-11, 260-pound sophomore Somoto Cyril’s ejection for elbowing the face of Florida center Rueben Chinyelu with the Gators leading 21-19.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
It’s long been known that stars of the Real Housewives franchise love to get a little nip and tuck.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nip and tuck
Adjective
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Such a narrow margin means only a handful of disgruntled GOP members are needed to deal a defeat to their party leadership.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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On that day, the moon will completely cover the sun for several minutes along a narrow path of totality that sweeps across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over the years, Grey and Pollan have remained close, often supporting one another through personal and professional milestones.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The bus depot is two stories beneath the train platform and several blocks from the closest stairway.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Nip and tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nip%20and%20tuck. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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