constriction
noun
con·stric·tion
kən-ˈstrik-shən 
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts
Examples of constriction in a Sentence
tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
With all the news on declining alcohol consumption and the constriction of craft beer, McEfee is optimistic Balance will have its place.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The Memorandum of Understanding would include language lifting constrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, including unrestricted navigation by vessels and the lifting of a US blockade.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constriction. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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constriction
noun
con·stric·tion
kən-ˈstrik-shən
1
: an act or instance of constricting
2
: something that constricts : a part that is constricted
Medical Definition
constriction
noun
con·stric·tion
-ˈstrik-shən
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts
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