tight
adjective
firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure.
tightness
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a word derived from
tight.
Example Sentences
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Rising insurance costs and tightness in the supply of vessels means it’s not just wet freight costs that are booming.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
"IEA members also supported the prioritisation of the release of diesel stocks, to the extent possible, given the current tightness in diesel markets," Birol said in his statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Weather will be key to determining market tightness over the heating season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Their British approach to R&B prized tightness, clarity, and buoyant precision over the loose, improvisational grit often associated with American soul.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
My headaches, the sensation of tightness around the temples, have a particular and sinister cause.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
