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adjective

ˈner-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce narrow (audio)
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as in thin
being of less than usual width found a narrow opening in the fence that he was able to squeeze through

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as in small
not broad or open in views or opinions a narrow person who thought that anyone who even owned a television had been morally corrupted by society

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as in limited
having distinct or certain limits a play about human suffering, but in a narrower sense, also about the modern struggles of the working-class poor

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as in close
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors a narrow gubernatorial contest, the outcome of which may depend upon a handful of votes

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as in parochial
unwilling to grant other people social rights or to accept other viewpoints tried to convince the narrow members of her family that there are many paths to a successful career that don't involve getting a university degree

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narrow

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noun

as in bay

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narrow

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verb

as in to tighten

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Recent Examples of narrow
Adjective
The same is true for many other health and wellness professionals who may not fit society’s narrow mold yet bring invaluable perspectives and empathy to their work. — Essence, 25 Mar. 2025 The historically narrow majority that Republicans hold in the House of Representatives means this opposition will probably continue. — Justin Peck / Made By History, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Secret Canyon Trail: The hike through Secret Canyon leads through a deeply forested ravine and some beautiful red rock narrows. — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024 Without the 16 electoral college votes from this key state — which also became the focus of false election fraud claims — former president Donald Trump’s path to victory in 2024 narrows significantly. — Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Sep. 2024
Verb
An exact date for the new ride’s opening has not been announced, although SeaWorld has narrowed it to spring of this year. — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 Dane’s body was discovered around 11:15 a.m. in the Siletz River, where the search had narrowed its focus. — David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for narrow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow
  1. thin
  2. small
  3. limited
  4. close
  5. parochial
  6. bay
  7. tighten
  8. slender
Adjective
  • About a month after your peach tree blooms, thin out fruit.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Staying hydrated helps thin mucus and clear congestion.6 Adults should aim to drink between 9 and 13 cups of fluids daily.
    — Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • The Liberals' smallest lead was in a poll conducted by Innovative Research among 1,548 Canadian citizens, which showed the party with a lead of just 2 points, on 36 percent to the Conservatives' 34 percent—a lead within the poll's 3 percent margin of error.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The initial plan of using a hoist to pluck them from the wing proved too dangerous, as the the smallest girl was being buffeted and blown around by the wind created by the helicopter, said Lt. Col. Brendon Holbrook, commander of the 207th Aviation Regiment.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of small
Adjective
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced the Hidden in Pieces Tour, a limited run of shows in intimate theaters across North America and England this spring and summer.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Since then, King was nominated for an Emmy in 2024 for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series for Apple TV+’s Lessons in Chemistry.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • Coleman remains one of his closest friends in football and is able to provide insight into the formative parts of his playing and coaching careers.
    — Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Archway provides a no-obligation offer within 24 hours, can pay cash and close within three days or on a future date of the seller’s choice, and there are no fees or commissions to pay.
    — Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of close
Adjective
  • Currently the parochial vicar at St. Lucy Parish in Campbell, Rev. Pedigo formerly served as pastor at St. Julie Billiart and Our Lady of Guadalupe in San Jose.
    — Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • At this point, any family that wants their child to attend a private school is now able to get more than $8,000 per year to pay private or parochial tuition.
    — Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of parochial
Noun
  • The small bay features tranquil turquoise waters and bobbing luzzu (Malta’s brightly colored traditional fishing boats), as well as rocky shallows perfect for snorkelers keen to spot crustaceans and schools of sun-loving fish.
    — AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Already this year, researchers with the Center for Coastal Studies have seen 80 right whales in the bay, the center said.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of bay
Verb
  • Analysts warn that additional enforcement could tighten global crude supply, pushing prices higher as geopolitical tensions mount.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • For years, the conversation around medical aesthetics focused on surface-level benefits, such as reducing wrinkles, tightening skin and enhancing features.
    — Bob Rhatigan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of tighten
Adjective
  • Scattered across a chain of subtropical islands in southwestern Japan, buried under rocks, or deep within the region’s humid soil, researchers discovered seven new species with segmented bodies and dozens of slender legs.
    — Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Each one has a balcony with a view of the mountains or the lake and the slender spire of its pretty Germanic church.
    — Ann Abel, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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