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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Distillate inventories dropped by 3.6 million barrels to 99.3 million barrels, pointing to continued tightness in fuel markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
“Both those guys woke up with some soreness and tightness today — tightness for Luka, soreness for Ziaire,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
As companies prepare to post their earnings for the quarter, the spotlight is on oil majors after severe tightness in global fuel markets drove refining margins to all-time highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Mahatir Mohammad Zain Foundation, a disaster relief NGO, said the 51-year-old volunteer passed away after falling ill with chest tightness while helping fight a fire in the Barito Kuala Regency.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Yes, Locke stole her from me,” Cardan says with a tightness in his jaw.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
