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as in thick
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 narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors a tight race for governor

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Recent Examples of tight Games 2 and 3 of this series were decided by a total of eight points, and Game 4 is also expected to be tight. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025 The dinner comes at a perilous time for the association, having lost control of the White House press pool − the group of reporters who fly on Air Force One and cover the president in tight spaces such as the Oval Office. James Powel, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 The shirt and shorts have a four-way stretch and fit comfortably without being too loose or too tight. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 Some regulators might see stablecoins as competition to or complementary with CBDCs, leading to either tighter restrictions or new forms of partnership. Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tight
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  • These Steve Madden platform sneakers feature thick, cushioned soles that provide extra height without sacrificing comfort.
    Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The first is the pomodoro, a thick, fluffy pan-pizza smeared with sugo di pomodoro, a rich red sauce with a deep tomato flavor that tastes like it’s been reducing for hours.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • His close alignment with Trump has damaged his tech company brands, and despite being one of the most proactive members of the president's team, his job approval rating has been ranked as even lower than Trump's.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • On Saturday, the narrow field caused both teams to adapt to tighter spaces and quicker play.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • In February, Trump had a narrow net approval rating of plus 0.6 points.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • At the table, Ochoa took the scissors and snipped the clean, beige natural casing, which was taut like a balloon.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • To use it, hold the tool downward at a 45-degree angle and pull the skin taut while moving the device downward in short, gentle strokes—and feel free to pick your own speed.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Kaye’s version, if the full title isn’t clear enough, has a familiar outline: First-gen immigrants become parents in the West, hoping their sacrifices will be rewarded with a doctor or lawyer child; child goes another way; conflict ensues.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
  • In so doing, Francis' steps did not always follow familiar paths.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
  • During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.
    Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • Achieving that often meant forgoing impermeable materials and permanent designs, which stands in stark contrast to the way modern-day water management works are constructed.
    Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Taxing cruise ships with foreign flags seems like a simple concept, like building an impermeable border wall.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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