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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
Wind both ends neatly in the direction shown on the spool, keeping the wraps tight and even.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
That’s likely going to lead to higher prices in the near term, though as more new rocket companies come online the long-term result might be tighter competition for SpaceX, which currently dominates the market.
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Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling many people get after long periods of inactivity or hormonal shifts.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
From there, France’s route is favourable, running from New York to Philadelphia to Boston, the tightest geographical cluster of any contender in the draw.
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Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
That’s likely going to lead to higher prices in the near term, though as more new rocket companies come online the long-term result might be tighter competition for SpaceX, which currently dominates the market.
—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling many people get after long periods of inactivity or hormonal shifts.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
From there, France’s route is favourable, running from New York to Philadelphia to Boston, the tightest geographical cluster of any contender in the draw.
—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 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 revolution won’t come cheap.
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Across six online experiments, the researchers showed participants a cheaper lower-quality item such as a sweater alongside a pricier higher-quality version.
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The Heat will be looking for spacers to put around Antetokounmpo, who might already be dealing with crowded driving lanes because Bam Adebayo is his new frontcourt partner.
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The nominees for the 2026 ESPYs are out, with New York Knicks hero Jalen Brunson leading a crowded lineup of sports stars for this year’s installment of the award show.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
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But with 10,000 baby boomers reportedly retiring every day and millions of businesses approaching a transition point, the window to get it right is narrow.
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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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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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This is familiar territory for the Panthers under president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito.
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Supergirl is a jaded punk-rock youngster who has a cool dog and gets drunk to cope with past trauma.
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Ouch, Carter falling drunk off his horse.
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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