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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 stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
a tight screw that won't come loose a jar with a tight lid
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as in close
giving or sharing as little as possible
is fairly tight with his money
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the traffic on the freeway was so tight we couldn't get over to the exit we wanted
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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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as in taut
stretched with little or no give
the rope was pulled tight
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as in familiar
closely acquainted
supposedly he and the rock star have been totally tight since they went to high school together
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as in wet
being under the influence of alcohol
a few of the bar's patrons spent several hours getting tight without the bartender cutting them off
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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The material is also thick enough to feel supportive but lightweight enough to wear year-round.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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That model, nicknamed iPhone 17 Air, will be super-slim, as little as 5.5mm thick.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 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
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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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Theater's highest honor, getting recognized with a nomination typically leads to an influx in box office sales, which new musicals desperately need during the crowded spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Changing ‘so fast’ In China, though, the field is crowded and cutthroat, with competition sparking a fierce, yearslong price war.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Often, places didn’t live up to the listings, with professional photos that turned dark into light, small into large, narrow into wide.—
Joyce Cohen,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Spotlights provide a narrower beam of light that is better for seeing long distances.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Using a fresh, clean razor, pull your skin taut and shave in the direction that your hair grows.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid’s Tale Season-Premiere Recap: Trainwreck June and Serena are thrown back together as fugitives and mothers in an exquisitely taut season premiere.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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The crossings also have to be familiar words all the way across those entries.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its brand new placements, OVO also returns to a familiar home: the Official Physical Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2025
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In 2023, the SWP allocations were 100 percent after an abnormally wet winter season benefitted reservoirs and helped remedy much of California's drought.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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
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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 9 May. 2025.
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