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Recent Examples of tightens
Meanwhile, anxiety washes over the rest of the country as the labor market tightens.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Today, control of Greenland’s natural resources is again on an American president’s radar as demand for critical minerals rises and supply tightens.
—Thomas Robertson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Vasopressin tightens blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure if levels are too high.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
When force is applied in the driving direction, torque tightens or loosens a fastener.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Reju positioned the project as part of its broader push to industrialize chemical recycling for apparel as Europe tightens circularity and traceability requirements.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
But once utilities begin raising lake levels ahead of summer recreation, Jones said, the margin tightens.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
But as the degree programs have grown in popularity, disagreements continue to emerge between California State University and California Community Colleges as competition for students tightens.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Louvre Museum tightens security measures News of the robbery shocked the world and sparked criticism over the museum's inadequate security and crumbling infrastructure.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Today, control of Greenland’s natural resources is again on an American president’s radar as demand for critical minerals rises and supply tightens.
—Thomas Robertson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Vasopressin tightens blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure if levels are too high.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
When force is applied in the driving direction, torque tightens or loosens a fastener.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Reju positioned the project as part of its broader push to industrialize chemical recycling for apparel as Europe tightens circularity and traceability requirements.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
But once utilities begin raising lake levels ahead of summer recreation, Jones said, the margin tightens.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
But as the degree programs have grown in popularity, disagreements continue to emerge between California State University and California Community Colleges as competition for students tightens.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Louvre Museum tightens security measures News of the robbery shocked the world and sparked criticism over the museum's inadequate security and crumbling infrastructure.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightens
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Breezily elegant in execution and at times even Hitchcockian, The Girlfriend is a delicious thriller that tenses up with each new scene and revelation.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Its work stretches through local parishes and communities, encouraging welcoming environments for everyone, disabled and non-disabled alike.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The elevated risk stretches from West Texas into North Texas, then extends east and south toward Houston.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Tightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightens. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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