tightness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightness
Noun
  • Trump believes that higher interest rates are holding back the American economy, and Powell's refusal to cut the rates has caused Trump no end of frustration.
    Amanda Castro Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
  • While investors have their fingers crossed for a soft landing by the U.S. economy, how bad can things get if there is another recession?
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • In response, Senate Republicans and the White House are cooking up alternative proposals to major sections in order to reach their budget savings goals and meet other promises while keeping anxious caucus members in their herd.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 June 2025
  • Get a head start on savings and scoop up patio furniture, breezy dresses, kitchen essentials, beauty products, and more.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 June 2025
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“Tightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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