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Definitions

narrows

NOUN
bay
Synonyms
STRONG
anchorage arm basin bayou bight cove estuary fiord firth gulf harbor inlet lagoon loch mouth sound strait
NOUN
inlet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
basin estuary fjord
STRONG
bay bayou bight canal channel cove creek delta entrance firth gulf harbor ingress loch passage slew slough sound strait
NOUN
strait
Synonyms
STRONG
inlet sound
Antonyms
WEAK
advantage solution success

Example Sentences

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Thursday’s ruling does not resolve the broader questions raised by the case but significantly narrows the terrain ahead of a trial scheduled to begin in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

D-Wave Quantum’s fourth-quarter revenue of $2.75 million misses estimates but its operating loss significantly narrows to $42.3 million.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The risk is that valuations become inflated, competition narrows, and capital is allocated inefficiently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

At that point, the board’s legal duty narrows, and its main obligation becomes maximizing shareholder value.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Miss McDaniels narrows her eyes at me like a cat.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina