as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck
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Recent Examples of constriction
While Gold concurred that the ports will not be significantly impacted by the Iran war, the rising fuel costs due to the constriction of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could eventually effect retailers and consumers.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Lungs Starting at around 9,000 feet, your lungs may begin to swell due to a constriction of blood vessels, which can cause fluid to leak and accumulate.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Egypt as a state of mind The Hebrew name for Egypt, Mitzrayim, shares a root with the word for narrowness or constriction.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Jet fuel availability and prices have become a major factor in the rapid price hike, with the constrictions of oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz doubling jet fuel prices 94 percent over pre-war levels.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Lungs Starting at around 9,000 feet, your lungs may begin to swell due to a constriction of blood vessels, which can cause fluid to leak and accumulate.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Egypt as a state of mind The Hebrew name for Egypt, Mitzrayim, shares a root with the word for narrowness or constriction.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Jet fuel availability and prices have become a major factor in the rapid price hike, with the constrictions of oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz doubling jet fuel prices 94 percent over pre-war levels.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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Handy died as the result of a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to medical examiner records reviewed by PEOPLE.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Serious price-to-earnings compression.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Subtle key changes shift throughout and the song’s bridge is an intoxicating balance of burst and contraction.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Caffeine and chlorogenic acid in coffee also work together to stimulate gut contractions, according to Levi.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Storing batteries in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to corrosion and damage over time.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The fabric absorbs condensation and doubles as a drink marker.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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The increase adds to the financial squeeze that many Americans are feeling as annual inflation in May topped 4% for the first time in three years, pushed up by the surge in fuel and other costs in the wake of the Iran war.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Meanwhile, destination outlet malls managed to hold steady despite the economic squeeze on working-class wallets.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Their victory comes despite the best efforts of Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), the head of the government contracting group Wardex, who has attempted to keep the existence of aliens hidden from the public.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The risk of a human contracting the disease is higher for people experiencing homelessness or living in a space with rats or animal urine, per the CDC.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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