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
White, who has yet to take the floor this season due to a calf strain, was set to be re-evaluated on Monday after experiencing tightness during a five-on-five scrimmage just over two weeks ago.
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Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Denver guard Jamal Murray (left calf tightness) and forward Cameron Johnson (right shoulder inflammation) are also dealing with injuries, but both are listed as probable against the Kings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The problem, which did not surface in Friday morning’s workout, has been cramping and tightness in Peterson’s leg.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Alastin Gentle Cleanser is a sulfate-free formula that effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping the skin or causing tightness.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Anthony Edwards left the game Sunday night with hamstring tightness.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards left the floor three minutes into Sunday’s home opener against Indiana and did not return with hamstring tightness.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
These symptoms include rash, itching, respiratory trouble, swollen tongue, trouble swallowing and chest tightness.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The right-hander out of Florida was Boston’s next player taken after Tolle and was selected ahead of fifth-round lefty Brandon Clarke, who spent time this past year in Baseball America’s Top 100, but Neely didn’t pitch at all in 2025 due to forearm tightness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Denver guard Jamal Murray (left calf tightness) and forward Cameron Johnson (right shoulder inflammation) are also dealing with injuries, but both are listed as probable against the Kings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The problem, which did not surface in Friday morning’s workout, has been cramping and tightness in Peterson’s leg.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Alastin Gentle Cleanser is a sulfate-free formula that effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping the skin or causing tightness.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Anthony Edwards left the game Sunday night with hamstring tightness.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards left the floor three minutes into Sunday’s home opener against Indiana and did not return with hamstring tightness.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
These symptoms include rash, itching, respiratory trouble, swollen tongue, trouble swallowing and chest tightness.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The right-hander out of Florida was Boston’s next player taken after Tolle and was selected ahead of fifth-round lefty Brandon Clarke, who spent time this past year in Baseball America’s Top 100, but Neely didn’t pitch at all in 2025 due to forearm tightness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightness
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Al-Falih emphasized his country’s long-term strategy of building supply chain resilience and energy capacity to power the digital economy of the future.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Whether or not Takaichi's administration is as tough on immigration issues as her campaign rhetoric suggests, some observers warn that failing to actively invest in and integrate foreign nationals into society will have lasting harm on Asia’s second-largest economy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Recent cheapness in the muni market was driven by heavy issuance.—
Paul Malloy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Also important to note, diversity is not the same thing as accessibility, and neither are inherently tied to cheapness.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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Walter’s first full season in charge was the end of the penny pinching that existed under prior owner Frank McCourt.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The shoes have a wide toe box with plenty of room for feet to spread out, which helps prevent painful pinching and accommodates foot issues.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But starting in 1970, Time and Date AS has tracked observance of daylight saving time in Kentucky every year.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time always begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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As people increasingly turn to such bots for emotional support and life advice, recent incidents have spotlighted their potential to manipulate vulnerable people by facilitating a false sense of closeness or care.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the town of White House, less than 10 miles northwest of Black River, small boats were washed ashore in a town where the economy is reliant on its closeness to the Caribbean Sea.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Tightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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