tight
adjective
firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure.
tightly
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a word derived from
tight.
Example Sentences
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Ludlam-Raine points out that the protein powder market is not as tightly regulated as medicines.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Micron Technology is making the “smart move” to retain customers’ loyalty by not squeezing them too tightly on prices, according to Elon Musk.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
The number of witnesses to federal and state executions is tightly controlled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The strategy also stands to benefit from Levi’s plan to open more branded stores, where it can tightly control its visual merchandising and cross-sell full outfits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“You catch more bees with honey than with vinegar,” I advised her tightly, sharing one of Aunt Kitty’s bits of wisdom.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
