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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

In the past, Shiffrin could tighten up and turn quiet as her start time approached, her inner torment a mystery to the colleagues hired to support her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 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

The Chiefs need to tighten up on defense late — that has been a problem — and limit turnovers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

My stomach would tighten up, and I would become so nervous I could hardly read at all.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

tighten up

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