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as in close
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 stingy
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 drunk
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
The contest was tight throughout.
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Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Glenn wrapped both of her competitors — her friends — into a tight group hug.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Workers have more power in a tight labor market, where wages tend to rise, and consumer spending tends to follow.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
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Traffic concerns remained a prominent theme of the more than 100 emails the city received in early December, but many people expressed excitement at the prospect of a closer Costco.—
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The Clippers raced to a 14-5 lead, but the Knicks answered with eight straight points and the game was close for the first three quarters.—
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The embers are gone and the dust has settled a year later, but most of those houses are still vacant lots and families remain stuck in limbo.—
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On top of everything, California’s $4 trillion economy is more or less stuck in neutral, with the nation’s highest unemployment rate, no net job growth since the COVID-19 pandemic and severe employment cutbacks in signature sectors, such as film and TV production technology.—
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The Heat’s offense struggled to generate quality looks against the Timberwolves’ stingy defense, especially in half-court situations.—
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Charlotte shot 53 percent (19-for-37 from 3, 51 percent) against OKC’s usually stingy defense.—
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
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These tools aim to let someone move through a lobby, down a sidewalk, through a crowded hall, without having to stop and reassess every few feet.—
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During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.—
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The climb is infamous for its heart-pumping switchbacks and vertiginous jaunt along a narrow sliver of crag.—
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What ensues is a brilliantly taut ensemble piece.—
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The taut scenes provide the actors with a playing field to shine individually in heated arguments, sobering moments of empathy and painfully honest talks about what comes after a life-altering event.—
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
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Kelly cited a string of events in which Hegseth allegedly appeared drunk with his staff.—
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Perry shared in the book that Aniston was the first costar to confront him about his addiction despite him never having been drunk on set.—
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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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