tightness

noun

Definition of tightnessnext
as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money a man of legendary tightness, he has plenty of money in his savings account

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Recent Examples of tightness Díaz was feeling tightness around the front side of his right trapezius muscle, which could have contributed to Díaz dropping his arm angle. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 He was banged up and dealing with elbow tightness after posting 22 saves in 75 appearances. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 The tightness of the power equipment supply chain is another major risk. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Houston starter Cristian Javier was removed after two innings with right groin tightness. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Nacua was sidelined after developing hip and groin tightness following practice late in the week, prompting head coach Sean McVay and the medical staff to exercise caution. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Rangers starting pitcher Cal Quantrill left after four straight outs to start the game with right lat tightness. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026 Plain old dryness tends to be more widespread, showing up as flaking, scaling, tightness, or an overall sandpapery texture without those distinct follicular plugs. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Sep. 2026 Jonathan Bowlan got two outs in the eighth before exiting due to right groin tightness with a 2-2 count on Francisco Lindor. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightness
  1. economy
  2. cheapness
  3. pinching
  4. economizing
  5. saving
  6. closeness
Noun
  • India, which remains the world's fastest-growing major economy, is among the countries most vulnerable to the supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Argentina’s program is poised to be one of the most popular options on the market, due to the country's comparative proximity to the United States, strong economy, and passport power.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of economy
Noun
  • In this way, simple cheapness becomes the rationale for pumping yet more carbon emissions into the atmosphere to import lumber produced through the destruction of overseas forests.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • The cheapness of a people for whom other peoples’ lives are cheap.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of cheapness
Noun
  • The Supportive Comfort Wireless Shaping Bra gives you wire-free lift with no pinching or poking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Bali Double-Support Wireless Bra The bra’s signature M-frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, or poking throughout the day.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinching
Noun
  • Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.
    — Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of economizing
Noun
  • The debate over daylight saving time has stretched on for years.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings when children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness.
    — Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of saving
Noun
  • Taurus April 20 – May 20 Your need for comfort may compete with someone else’s desire for greater closeness.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The two friends and teammates have developed a closeness that their teammates have noticed.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of closeness

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“Tightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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