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tighten up

VERB

systematize

Synonyms

STRONG

arrange array contrive design devise dispose establish frame institute marshal order organize plan project rationalize regulate schematize standardize systemize

WEAK

get act together make uniform methodize pull together shape up straighten up

Antonyms

STRONG

confuse destroy disarrange disorder disorganize disturb mismanage mix up prevent ruin stop

VERB

systemize

Synonyms

STRONG

arrange array contrive design devise dispose establish frame institute marshal organize plan project rationalize regulate schematize standardize

WEAK

get act together make uniform methodize pull together shape up straighten up

Antonyms

STRONG

confuse destroy disarrange disorder disorganize disturb mismanage ruin stop

Example Sentences

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"Often, it's just a mistake. Sometimes all it takes is making people more aware of these things to tighten up some processes."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

UConn had missed all but one 3-pointer in the first half, and if the numbers leveled out and the scoreboard tightened, he sensed that Duke—led by star freshman Cameron Boozer—might tighten up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Foreign donations are already banned in the UK and the government is planning to tighten up the rules to increase transparency.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

These visa measures came as part of a package of reforms Mahmood announced in November seeking to tighten up Britain's asylum rules.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

As we reviewed my videos, we talked about my tendency to overthink my performance, which made me tighten up.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

tighten up

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