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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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Other robotic surgery offerings The Vimana drone system uses the company’s MANTRA platform’s robotic surgery capability compressed into a battlefield-portable form factor.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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These boneless organisms fossilized as biofilm — they were rapidly buried and compressed between layers of rock, leaving behind two-dimensional impressions of their organic tissues.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The retail landscape shrunk, and the remaining stores mostly bought from the same 12 brands.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The tax grew and hospitals’ share of federal funds shrank.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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As a result, many consumers are feeling squeezed.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The only family in his murals was the one squeezed atop the lintel.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Within minutes of leaving town, the pavement twists downward through tight turns and steep grades as the mountain air begins to warm, the vegetation giving way to chaparral and scattered juniper, then to the stark silhouettes of ocotillo and Mojave yucca.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Even amid tighter budgets, 70 percent of consumers still prioritize value, with campaigns that tap into sentiment, tradition and early engagement performing best.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Scrambling isn’t a linear project.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Charter has in several recent negotiations won access to streaming counterparts of its linear networks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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