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Recent Examples of tightened
Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
But the Pole tightened when on the front foot in two baseline exchanges, moving forward at the wrong time and letting Fritz move out in front.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration tightened those restrictions in October 2023 and once again in December 2024.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
State Farm General, Farmers, Allstate and other companies have all declined to write or limited new policies, or tightened their underwriting standards.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA recall report that the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not be tightened properly.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Department officials have tightened their camera policy, and raised the possibility of using AI to review the countless hours of footage that goes unseen each month.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The Commanders tightened their defensive alignment after Hurts exited the game.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The defense tightened when Walker replaced David Long as the starting inside linebacker in November.
—Omar Kelly, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
Camp Pendleton has tightened access to the sprawling Marine base in North County in the wake of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
But the Pole tightened when on the front foot in two baseline exchanges, moving forward at the wrong time and letting Fritz move out in front.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration tightened those restrictions in October 2023 and once again in December 2024.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
State Farm General, Farmers, Allstate and other companies have all declined to write or limited new policies, or tightened their underwriting standards.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA recall report that the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not be tightened properly.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Department officials have tightened their camera policy, and raised the possibility of using AI to review the countless hours of footage that goes unseen each month.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The Commanders tightened their defensive alignment after Hurts exited the game.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The defense tightened when Walker replaced David Long as the starting inside linebacker in November.
—Omar Kelly, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightened
Adjective
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The concept is inspired by the pioneering painter and sculptor, Michelangelo, who was able to turn one of the most mundane and inflexible mediums, stone, into something entirely new and awe-inspiring: art.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Outside of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who remains inflexible as his forces continue to grind down Ukraine's defenses in the Donbas, there is a general recognition in Western capitals that a diplomatic agreement is more palpable at this stage than indefinite warfare.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Meanwhile, your credentials still remain a firm target for criminals and scammers.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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By Ryan Smith Senior Pop Culture & Entertainment Reporter 0 Connections has become to be a firm favorite among word-puzzle fans since arriving on the scene a little over a year and a half ago.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His upbringing left him with a speech impediment and an unyielding desire to make something of his life.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
31 Aug. 2024
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The ancient Ho-Chunk, who also inhabited modern-day Illinois and elsewhere, then turned to the arrow-straight elm, despite its unyielding, hardwood structure.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Trump is trying to distract from his threats of stiff tariffs by talking about making Canada the 51st state.—
ROB GILLIES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Suspension is exceptionally stiff, the ride is very loud for passengers and the seats are exceptionally uncomfortable.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Like a taut earthquake fault that too often unbelts itself and cuts loose with repellent force, a deep lode of hate and racist one-upmanship undergirds Southern California.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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But unlike explorations of this taut dynamic before it, Mangold’s film subtly grapples with what exactly this taking looks like.—
Katherine Singh,
refinery29.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Here’s one of my favorite changes: For loans up to $500,000, lenders can now use their standard credit policies rather than following rigid SBA-specific guidelines.—
Matthew Meehan,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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High upfront costs, extensive operational requirements, and rigid structures often deter potential franchisees.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the immediate aftermath of the Chargers clinching their first playoff berth since 2022, the coach wrapped the general manager in a tight, two-armed hug in the locker room.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Steichen’s tight lips, Zaire Franklin’s podcast and an anonymous Colts player who voiced his frustrations to the media.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Tightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightened. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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