as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
a man of legendary tightness, he has plenty of money in his savings account
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Recent Examples of tightness
The Chicago White Sox lost slugger Munetaka Murakami for most of Friday’s game against the Detroit Tigers because of right hamstring tightness.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Hinch described the injuries to Mize and Jansen as right groin tightness.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 May 2026
However, the Diamondbacks lost Nolan Arenado to right groin tightness, with the third baseman exiting in the seventh inning.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
If inhaled at high levels, fumes can aggravate a person’s lungs, causing coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
The methyl methacrylate inside the tank could irritate people’s eyes and skin, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and can lead to respiratory issues like chest tightness, coughing and wheezing.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 May 2026
The tightness in her chest did not.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The Goldman economists use a version of the Lazear-Spletzer mismatch index, which captures the share of job seekers who would need to be reallocated across occupations to equalize labor market tightness.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Hinch described the injuries to Mize and Jansen as right groin tightness.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 May 2026
However, the Diamondbacks lost Nolan Arenado to right groin tightness, with the third baseman exiting in the seventh inning.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
If inhaled at high levels, fumes can aggravate a person’s lungs, causing coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
The methyl methacrylate inside the tank could irritate people’s eyes and skin, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and can lead to respiratory issues like chest tightness, coughing and wheezing.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 May 2026
The tightness in her chest did not.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The Goldman economists use a version of the Lazear-Spletzer mismatch index, which captures the share of job seekers who would need to be reallocated across occupations to equalize labor market tightness.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightness
Noun
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials late Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s signature climate program, cap-and-invest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The apparent cheapness of the stock has been an object of frequent commentary.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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The airlines’ cheapness is less a weakness and more, the product.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The penny pinching doesn’t exactly translate with the NBA, a players’ league and one where market size to elevate brand is difficult in Portland.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The bra’s signature M frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, and poking throughout the day.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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The app teaches budgeting, saving, investing, and entrepreneurship through interactive challenges and goal setting.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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When purchasing a residential property in the county, buyers can qualify for a homeowners’ exemption by declaring that the property is their primary home, which entitles them to a $70 tax savings.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Emotional closeness may feel intense today, as fears around vulnerability, trust, and self-expression surface.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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From sunrise until the race ended, the pageantry, the competition, the closeness, never seen before.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Tightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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