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as in close
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
the lid forms a tight seal with the canister that will keep the spices fresh
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
a tight screw that won't come loose a jar with a tight lid
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as in stingy
giving or sharing as little as possible
is fairly tight with his money
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the traffic on the freeway was so tight we couldn't get over to the exit we wanted
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as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
a tight race for governor
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as in taut
stretched with little or no give
the rope was pulled tight
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as in familiar
closely acquainted
supposedly he and the rock star have been totally tight since they went to high school together
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
a few of the bar's patrons spent several hours getting tight without the bartender cutting them off
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Recent Examples of tight
Other recent polls have also shown a tight race between Paxton and Talarico, as Republicans in Washington work to hold on to their majority in Congress.
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Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Following a tight and contested Republican Senate primary race in Georgia, Collins and Dooley were the top two candidates after election night in May.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
This way, you're left with a fresh face and no tight feeling.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
The post-game timeline is the same that was enforced after Iran's games against New Zealand and Belgium, a tight travel schedule that members of the Iranian team and their coach have blasted as unfair treatment.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Following a tight and contested Republican Senate primary race in Georgia, Collins and Dooley were the top two candidates after election night in May.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
This way, you're left with a fresh face and no tight feeling.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
The post-game timeline is the same that was enforced after Iran's games against New Zealand and Belgium, a tight travel schedule that members of the Iranian team and their coach have blasted as unfair treatment.
—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.
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While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
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The pricier piece is often the cheaper one to own.
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That marks a shift from an older data-center playbook built around cheap land, fiber access and tax incentives, with power planning often becoming a constraint later in the process.
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Be mindful of others during rush hour In particularly busy cities like Tokyo and Osaka, commuter trains can get very crowded during rush hour.
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Well, everyone except a 60-ish woman, Trisha, and her husband, who have been Little Toni’s regulars for 30 years and have no clue why their beloved haunt is so crowded on what appears to be an average Sunday.
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The narrow win pushed Morocco into first place in Group C, all but securing a spot in the knockout rounds for the 2022 World Cup semifinalists.
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Just outside downtown, this narrow stretch of former warehouses is now lined with markets, mom-and-pop shops and restaurants that spill onto the sidewalks all summer long.
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Cleverly shot, the film made good use of its taut 74-minute running time (not counting commercials, of course).
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The dry version is taut, floral and mineral, all apple and meadow flower over a saline core.
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.
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At a different show, a drunk pedestrian tried to board the bus during faux-Monroe’s speech.
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The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said evidence presented during the trial showed Sherman was drunk and had taken psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, in his Lodi apartment prior to meeting Makinano outside Garry's Lounge that night.
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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