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Recent Examples of tighten
Additionally, emerging research highlighting potential health risks associated with cannabis use has prompted some states to reconsider or tighten regulations.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
But the judge allowed other parts of Trump's executive order on U.S. elections to go forward for now, including a directive to tighten mail ballot deadlines around the country.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Flashlights surround him in the woods, and the dead office’s walkie-talkie promises a tightening perimeter.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Yet, risks of a global economic downturn still threaten the sector, which could cause all consumers to tighten their purse strings.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
But the judge allowed other parts of Trump's executive order on U.S. elections to go forward for now, including a directive to tighten mail ballot deadlines around the country.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Flashlights surround him in the woods, and the dead office’s walkie-talkie promises a tightening perimeter.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Yet, risks of a global economic downturn still threaten the sector, which could cause all consumers to tighten their purse strings.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tighten
Verb
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Sigmon’s arms briefly tensed when he was shot, and the target was blasted off his chest.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Moore briefly smiled, may have tensed her jaw and uttered one word to the person next to her, according to a lip-reader hired by the Daily Mail to decipher her reaction.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Bade Boutique Hotel Bade Boutique Hotel is one of the best options for budget travelers looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In this region, sprawling channel networks stretch from the highlands and drain into ancient lakes — possibly even an ocean.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tighten. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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