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Recent Examples of tightened
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But when the rookie defensive linemen became more consistent with their technique and gained a little confidence, the Dolphins defense tightened.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
When Iran effectively closed it in February, the impact on the global economy was immediate; Asia and Europe faced blackouts and rationing, and fertilizer supplies tightened, threatening crop yields.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Officials said that the fuel pipe will be tightened or replaced by a dealer as necessary, free of charge.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Its automated anti–money laundering (AML) systems—tightened as the company prepared for greater regulatory oversight—have also drawn complaints, with some users reporting that their accounts were frozen for extended periods with limited recourse.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Casinos and online gambling hubs for Chinese-speakers, based in Cambodia and Myanmar, were one of their main enterprises until 2019, when Cambodia tightened its regulations; Covid lockdowns then emptied the casinos.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026
Art budgets are often the first belt tightened at an editorial publication in the throes of a revenue-bleeding death spiral.
—Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Then, when the game tightened in the fourth quarter, Franz Wagner took over.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But when the rookie defensive linemen became more consistent with their technique and gained a little confidence, the Dolphins defense tightened.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
When Iran effectively closed it in February, the impact on the global economy was immediate; Asia and Europe faced blackouts and rationing, and fertilizer supplies tightened, threatening crop yields.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Officials said that the fuel pipe will be tightened or replaced by a dealer as necessary, free of charge.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Its automated anti–money laundering (AML) systems—tightened as the company prepared for greater regulatory oversight—have also drawn complaints, with some users reporting that their accounts were frozen for extended periods with limited recourse.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Casinos and online gambling hubs for Chinese-speakers, based in Cambodia and Myanmar, were one of their main enterprises until 2019, when Cambodia tightened its regulations; Covid lockdowns then emptied the casinos.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026
Art budgets are often the first belt tightened at an editorial publication in the throes of a revenue-bleeding death spiral.
—Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightened
Adjective
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But Larissa, a nurse always at the ready with syringe full of sedatives, is inflexible about Katie remaining at home.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Residents want credible expertise without enduring grueling commutes, inflexible scheduling, or slow referral loops.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead, he was intrigued by a scene in which Back visibly tensed up after the producers told him he was suspected of being Satoshi.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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Everyone in the barber shop flinched at the sound and tensed their shoulders.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That may require a firmer definition of what Schmigadoon!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Campus sale The college’s 60-acre campus, including its 22 buildings, is now listed for sale by commercial real estate firm CBRE.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the 53rd minute, however, LAFC defenders were stretched and Werner, on the left, struck a cross that found Ousseni Bouda for the first of the Burkina Faso native’s two goals on the day.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The recovery operation stretched into the wee hours.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are several factors driving the staggering heat, including a unyielding ridge of high pressure straddling Southern California and weaker-than-normal coastal winds, which typically drive upwelling along the coast.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Linda becomes her husband’s unyielding defender as the tortured Biff — once the quintessential American boy — develops into a Knight of the Mirrors against his father’s Quixote, the adversary who tries to force the dreamer to encounter his own reflection.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, Magyar would face a stiff challenge to meet the EU’s demands and unlock some funding before an August 31 deadline.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Apply degreaser to the stain, and use a stiff brush to work it into the concrete.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shape dough into two taut balls.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie just can’t outrun his famously taut backside.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So instead of one rigid interaction style, Alexa+ shifts its behavior depending on the task.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Currently, the standard electrodes used are often too rigid and bulky to capture clear data for surgeries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Tightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightened. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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