Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tighten
Many other countries are tightening their belts in the face of global economic uncertainty.
—
Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 19 May 2025
In addition to gains in price-cycling markets, rising oil prices — fueled by economic optimism and tightening gasoline inventories — contributed to broader upward pressure on prices.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Top officials from the European Union and Britain announced a deal in London on Monday that will tighten their trade and defense relationships, as the two allies pivot toward a post-Brexit future.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 19 May 2025
One set of local institutions that hasn’t had to tighten its belt this year?
—Mark Schneider, National Review, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tighten
Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 19 May 2025
In addition to gains in price-cycling markets, rising oil prices — fueled by economic optimism and tightening gasoline inventories — contributed to broader upward pressure on prices.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Top officials from the European Union and Britain announced a deal in London on Monday that will tighten their trade and defense relationships, as the two allies pivot toward a post-Brexit future.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 19 May 2025
One set of local institutions that hasn’t had to tighten its belt this year?
—Mark Schneider, National Review, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tighten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tighten
Verb
-
Progressive relaxation: This relaxation practice involves tensing and relaxing each body part, usually working your way up from your feet to your face.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2025
-
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, one at a time.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The Mackenzie River Delta is a maze of lakes and waterways stretching hundreds of square miles.—
Gavin John,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
-
For your people who come to the office, organize the workspace to make standing, stretching, or walking easy to do.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tighten. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share