tighten

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Analysts had wondered whether consumers would tighten their belts and forgo vacations given the higher travel costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

As supplies tighten, prices will rise “in a non-linear fashion” until prices are eventually high enough to induce demand destruction, said Young.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Also, renewed yen strength following Japan’s intervention could tighten financial conditions globally via carry-trade unwinding, a development that could further support defensive assets such as gold,” the head of Commodity Strategy adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The study shows that when abdominal muscles tighten, they press on blood vessels connected to the spinal cord and brain.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Her fingers tighten around the bag in her hands.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson