Collocations for taut - adj.

be, feel, look | become, go
Her body went as taut as a bowstring.

remain, stay
Exercise helps your muscles to stay taut.

pull sth, stretch sth
His skin was stretched taut over his cheekbones.

hold sth, keep sth
Try to keep the lead taut, as it will help your puppy to learn.

with
(figurative) a voice taut with anger