narrowed

verb

past tense of narrow
as in tightened

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrowed
  1. tightened
  2. hampered
  3. lessened
  4. impeded
  5. hindered
  6. blocked
  7. constricted
  8. obstructed
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  • China accelerated its domestic chipmaking efforts after Washington tightened restrictions on Huawei Technologies in 2020, cutting the company off from TSMC.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains in place, secondary sanctions are being tightened, and pressure is being increased on countries and financial networks that have allowed Tehran to circumvent previous restrictions.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tightened
Verb
  • The lack of wreckage has hampered efforts to determine the cause of the sinking and where to focus search operations, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The shouting match ultimately ended with Anthony deciding not to testify, a decision his attorneys said hampered his ability to effectively claim self-defense in the killing.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of hampered
Verb
  • However, nearly everything about the American approach to these concerns has lessened European confidence in Washington’s leadership and decision making.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
  • It's become harder for NFL scouts to evaluate a prospect's hunger, but the fears of how players will react to making money have lessened.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lessened
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  • Kupor, head of the government’s chief human resources agency since July 2025, has publicly argued even jobs conducive to remote work can be impeded by working from home.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Kenya’s Red Cross said difficult terrain and a fire at the site of the crash impeded its search and recovery efforts.
    — Alexandra Bacallao, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of impeded
Verb
  • Dodson and Rodriguez had been competing for the starting spot opposite Brooks, but injuries to that unit had watered down the competition and hindered the evaluation process.
    — Omar Kelly August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The location of his injury has led some to wonder if he’ll be hindered — Judge did slump for a few weeks while playing through pain prior to going on the IL — but Boone didn’t share those concerns on Tuesday.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hindered
Verb
  • While crude oil can be carried via pipeline–perhaps from oil producers in the Persian Gulf to ports on the western side of the Arabian Peninsula–gas can’t, meaning there are no alternative routes to get LNG to Asia if Hormuz is blocked.
    — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Officials are still investigating the exact cause, though preliminary assessments suggest an ice avalanche may have blocked a river upstream in Tibet, triggering the sudden outburst flood.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blocked
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  • After the Philippines attained independence, in 1946, with the country’s economy constricted from more than three centuries of colonization, a diaspora spread around the world.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • With tanker traffic out of the Persian Gulf constricted over the past six months, higher exports from other countries, especially the US, have helped close the gap and keep prices relatively in check.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of constricted
Verb
  • Fake, obstructed, and missing plates are a major concern with cars and undoubtedly would be with MMVs.
    — Richard Robbins, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest issue has been seats that have partially obstructed views of the playing field.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructed
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“Narrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrowed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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