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Definition of "tightens" []

  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tighten. (verb)

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Use "tightens" in a sentence
  • "Historically, the Kremlin tightens media and societal controls before elections."
  • "His skin tightens as the February air pours in around him, but he isn't troubled by the cold."
  • "Although some people see results immediately, the results get better over a three to six month time period, as new collagen is formed and the skin tightens."