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to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood
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to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
constricted the opening with a clamp
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Recent Examples of constricted
Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 6 June 2026
When people are in such chronic states, their attention and decision-making is greatly constricted.
—Joan M. Cook, Time, 12 May 2026
The strait has been effectively closed off to traffic since the start of the Iran war in late February due to safety threats from Iranian military forces, which has constricted trade through the conduit and disrupted global energy markets.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Market leadership remains constricted, according to Cameron Dawson, chief investment officer at NewEdge Wealth.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key trading route for fertilizer, has constricted supplies and caused prices to spike around the world — including Southern California.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Part of the challenge for vessels and any potential ship-escorting operations through the Strait of Hormuz is that the room to maneuver is highly constricted.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Oil supplies have been constricted due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing costs to soar.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
And rather than looking constricted in overwrought ensembles, the actors appeared comfortable in their own skin.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Ukrainian bombardments have constricted the supply of gas in the oil-rich country and there are reports of Russians in several regions having to line up at the pump for hours at a time.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 6 June 2026
When people are in such chronic states, their attention and decision-making is greatly constricted.
—Joan M. Cook, Time, 12 May 2026
The strait has been effectively closed off to traffic since the start of the Iran war in late February due to safety threats from Iranian military forces, which has constricted trade through the conduit and disrupted global energy markets.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Market leadership remains constricted, according to Cameron Dawson, chief investment officer at NewEdge Wealth.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key trading route for fertilizer, has constricted supplies and caused prices to spike around the world — including Southern California.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Part of the challenge for vessels and any potential ship-escorting operations through the Strait of Hormuz is that the room to maneuver is highly constricted.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Oil supplies have been constricted due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing costs to soar.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
And rather than looking constricted in overwrought ensembles, the actors appeared comfortable in their own skin.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constricted
Adjective
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Cities and counties with little experience as real-estate developers were suddenly tasked with managing complex acquisitions and renovations under compressed timelines.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The tabs, known as Tablì, are made of compressed ground coffee and can only be used with a Lavazza Tablì coffee machine.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Verb
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As the Spurs lead shrunk, the roar of the crowd inside MSG raged.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Caffeine boosted cycling power output at first, but the advantage steadily shrank, and by the second and third weeks the same dose produced a smaller performance benefit.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.—
Joelle Goldstein,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The 7th Assembly District produced one of the region’s tightest races.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Pelvic floor disorders can occur when these muscles and tissues are too weak or too tight or don’t facilitate the proper functioning of these organs for other reasons.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Profits are squeezed because of the RAM crisis and Samsung has responded with price increases and weaker deals.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As the fans beyond it jumped to their feet with their hands raised, Reynolds reached over and squeezed his glove shut around what would have been the go-ahead home run.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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While their love story has not been linear, taking breaks on and off over the last two decades, the two are now engaged and set to be married in September.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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But progress has been difficult and non-linear.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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But Albert Sabin and Koprowski were both — separately — trying to develop oral polio vaccines using live attenuated or weakened viruses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
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Dust icily exposes how character can evaporate in the crucible of greed, but the plodding pace makes this ethical exercise feel attenuated and flat by the time the climax rolls around.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The soft nude and ocean blue hues soften the elongated square shape.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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“Constricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constricted. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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