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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
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
Iran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz has constricted roughly 20 percent of the world’s daily oil supply, thus rapidly escalating fuel costs.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
They’re all constricted, not by corsets and convention, but by their own inability to express themselves.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing worse than feeling constricted while traveling, but the Airlift leggings are made to feel like a second skin with a four-way stretch that’s flattering and, most importantly, incredibly comfortable.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Johnson felt nauseated and his chest constricted, forcing the breath from his lungs.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Pluralism is gradually constricted.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Iran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz has constricted roughly 20 percent of the world’s daily oil supply, thus rapidly escalating fuel costs.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
They’re all constricted, not by corsets and convention, but by their own inability to express themselves.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing worse than feeling constricted while traveling, but the Airlift leggings are made to feel like a second skin with a four-way stretch that’s flattering and, most importantly, incredibly comfortable.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Johnson felt nauseated and his chest constricted, forcing the breath from his lungs.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Pluralism is gradually constricted.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constricted
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The attached marathon seasons, compressed offseasons and challenging schedules that came with that stature also included generally being relegated to the posterior of the draft.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fortune’s own reporting found that even as AI has compressed what used to take eight hours into as little as two, executives aren’t sending workers home early.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The following interview excerpts have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Layoffs that year shrunk the payroll to just 62 of the formerly 158 employees and threw the future of fairgrounds into question.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nothing directly came from these meetings, at least nothing that shrunk the project.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sudhir Srivastava, vice president of the Noida Entrepreneurs Association, said manufacturers were being squeezed from multiple directions.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bottom line Private credit’s share of overall financing in the US economy has grown, and when that growth slows or stops, small businesses with few other options get squeezed.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Organizers now hold the Israeli gathering at undisclosed venues and under tight security, broadcasting to multiple sites for those who wish to participate remotely.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kevin May, a Delta A350 captain who is directly involved with the GEESE project, compares the flight pattern to cycling in tight packs.—
Megan Wollerton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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By way of comparison, the NFL in 2024-25 reached a linear-TV audience with a median HH income of $87,800, with Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football beating all other league partners at $101,800.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ulloa bounces between a linear, historical telling of the political, economic and racial shifts in the area and the personal accounts of five families from the region, including her own.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
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The elongated silhouette, flowy bottom, and comfy fabrics make these dresses a popular choice for travel, vacations, beach days, and even some fancier occasions, depending on the material, fit, and overall design.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Leather and crisp taffeta created structural pieces, while classic jersey added draping to the androgynous and elongated silhouettes that were rendered in Lempicka’s cool color hues, from warm grey and white to mint green and pale pink.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Constricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constricted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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