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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
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
Low oil prices stem from a glut of oil alongside relatively slow global economic growth, which has constricted demand for fossil fuels.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite a committed turn, Jack’s perspective is even more constricted than Anna’s.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Low oil prices stem from a glut of oil alongside relatively slow global economic growth, which has constricted demand for fossil fuels.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite a committed turn, Jack’s perspective is even more constricted than Anna’s.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constricted
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During ejection, a moon’s orbit can become highly elongated, generating strong tidal forces as it is repeatedly stretched and compressed by its host planet.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the air subsides, it is compressed, which warms it up.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the following months, the lengths of GEO Group’s contracts shrank, and a senior DHS official said Lewandowski told him not to award more contracts to the company.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Just three months later, scans showed that the chemo had shrunk the tumors.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The three of us squeezed into our bedroom closet and huddled over my phone.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tkachuk controlled the loose puck in the crease and squeezed it past goalie Ilya Sorokin for the comeback victory.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Repeat customers who rushed to buy Labubus during periods of tight supply helped spike revenue growth in mainland China last year, according to HSBC.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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One key to success in campaigns is exercising tight control over your message.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Growth and healing are never linear.—
MAGGIE PENMAN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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But with the Royals season around the corner, there is still no word on how to watch the team’s games on cable, satellite or another linear method.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 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 stems also hold elongated leaves somewhat reminiscent of Solomon’s seal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2026.
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