1
as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
rigid enforcement of drug laws
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2
as in tough
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
a rigid man who cannot seem to relax
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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
rigid steel bars that should be able to hold the weight
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as in stiff
incapable of or highly resistant to bending
corsets, those rigid undergarments for women, must have been murder to wear
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as in tight
stretched with little or no give
make sure that the clothesline is rigid so that the longer garments don't drag on the ground
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Set in the vibrant heart of the British seaside town of Blackpool, Jason battles the rigid traditions of the ballroom world under the close watch of his ultra-traditional instructor Reynolds (Everett).
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Some Japanese pruning saws are rigid, others fold up for easy transport and greater safety.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
Regardless of targets, their missions follow a rigid set of operating procedures that include meetings at various locations across Ukraine.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Wedged under his arm like a beloved clutch bag on a night out, Pugh’s rigid two-dimensional form topped off Garfield’s outfit perfectly.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Some Japanese pruning saws are rigid, others fold up for easy transport and greater safety.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
Regardless of targets, their missions follow a rigid set of operating procedures that include meetings at various locations across Ukraine.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Wedged under his arm like a beloved clutch bag on a night out, Pugh’s rigid two-dimensional form topped off Garfield’s outfit perfectly.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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Supporting American families caught between Medicare’s coverage gaps, strict limits of federal health insurance Medicaid and scarce private sector alternatives should not be a partisan issue, said Jason Resendez, CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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But instead of establishing stricter regulatory limits, some would like to see a shift away from using pesticides altogether.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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The intrigue: In a sign of the tough work that delegates, nonprofit organizations and others have ahead of them in Cali and beyond, CTrees found that an average of 26,641 square miles of tropical forest are being degraded per year.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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The course reversal with the closure of the Los Angeles office followed a review of the Sister board that examined the tough market conditions that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, double Hollywood strikes and the ongoing industry contraction.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
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The five-year commemoration of that day is particularly hard for Jennifer, who usually shies away from talking publicly about her loss.Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2023
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Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Fed may have achieved a soft landing, but pessimistic shoppers—especially Gen X and Millennials—remain a stiff headwind for consumer-facing companies.Greg Petro, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The film, about a director working on a tight deadline to finish a movie starring Joan Jett, starred Ray Sharkey and Derf Scratch of the band Fear.Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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That unity indicates the political vulnerability Democratic candidates may face over the issue of crime, particularly in tight races.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Its requirements are rigorous but straightforward, focusing on global or national recognition of an individual’s talent or accomplishments.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The complexity of cannabinoid pharmacology necessitates rigorous research to establish effective dosing, safety profiles and potential interactions with other medications.Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Those of us who escaped authoritarian regimes often feel especially grateful for our ability to express our opinions without fear of repercussions.Irma Becerra, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Instead, his nativist agenda would spread divisive conflict and mainly serve to fortify his presidential powers and enhance his image as the leader of an incipient authoritarian project.Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
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Disappointingly, the new Phantom’s coachwork isn’t made from solid gold, which rules out any smuggling missions to Switzerland.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Reba McEntire is raking in a solid audience on Happy’s Place.Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Rigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigid. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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