as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the constant constricting of the animal's throat had caused permanent damage
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as in shrinking
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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as in compressing
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 constricting
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
This spring, trending styles are continuing to divert from slimmer, constricting fits, with many embracing an ultra-relaxed look that leaves room for comfort and experimentation.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Howard and her team got the company to redesign the uniform after about a year of trying, swapping the constricting top for a looser one.
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Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
16 Dec. 2025
Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
Its space is at once endless and constricting.
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Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Wildlife art can be confining, constricting, customary; contemporary artists are assuring its survival and vibrancy by breaking from the traditional.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Sure, both have their time and place, but considering summer is the season for breezy, less constricting clothing, wider fits are clearly the better option for strolling through the warmer months ahead.
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Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Led by Volcker, the Fed squeezed inflation out of the economy by constricting money supply increases.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Best super-stretchy jeans These ultrasoft jeans are designed to flatter every curve without ever being too tight or constricting.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
But this year, a subpar economy, constricting job market, and the uncertainties around how AI might be killing entry-level jobs have combined to make that search particularly precarious.
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Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
This one is made from ultra-soft mulberry silk that’s lightweight and breathable, and the pull-on style is free of constricting zippers and buttons but has adjustable straps for an ideal fit.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
With all manner of industries constricting and AI threatening entry-level positions, many people have become delivery drivers, full-time or as an economically necessary side gig.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Ice Rollers and Cryo Tools Best for puffiness, inflammation and morning swelling, ice rollers work by temporarily constricting blood vessels.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Russian director’s first film in English, by contrast, is testosterone-driven, a father-son story in which the constricting codes of masculinity lead to senseless loss.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
This spring, trending styles are continuing to divert from slimmer, constricting fits, with many embracing an ultra-relaxed look that leaves room for comfort and experimentation.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Howard and her team got the company to redesign the uniform after about a year of trying, swapping the constricting top for a looser one.
—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
16 Dec. 2025
Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
Its space is at once endless and constricting.
—
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Wildlife art can be confining, constricting, customary; contemporary artists are assuring its survival and vibrancy by breaking from the traditional.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
According to Higgins, many over-the-counter products can cause or worsen high blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels or retaining water in your body.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Sure, both have their time and place, but considering summer is the season for breezy, less constricting clothing, wider fits are clearly the better option for strolling through the warmer months ahead.
—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Led by Volcker, the Fed squeezed inflation out of the economy by constricting money supply increases.
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Best super-stretchy jeans These ultrasoft jeans are designed to flatter every curve without ever being too tight or constricting.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
But this year, a subpar economy, constricting job market, and the uncertainties around how AI might be killing entry-level jobs have combined to make that search particularly precarious.
—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
This one is made from ultra-soft mulberry silk that’s lightweight and breathable, and the pull-on style is free of constricting zippers and buttons but has adjustable straps for an ideal fit.
—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
With all manner of industries constricting and AI threatening entry-level positions, many people have become delivery drivers, full-time or as an economically necessary side gig.
—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Ice Rollers and Cryo Tools Best for puffiness, inflammation and morning swelling, ice rollers work by temporarily constricting blood vessels.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constricting
Noun
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Matt Hooper’s squeezing of the Styrofoam cup in answer to Shaw’s squeezing of the beer can was something that actually happened.
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
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That has led to the country’s GDP shrinking by roughly 80% since 2013.
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California dunes are shrinking A new study shows California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes over the last 165 years, Daniella Segura reports.
Verb
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Commercial loan onboarding is in beta with City National, compressing a process that used to require months of manual document review into something agents can handle end-to-end.
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The technology stores energy by compressing carbon dioxide using electricity from the grid and later expanding the gas through a turbine to generate power when needed.
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The office includes many of the architectural elements Wright was famous for, like the use of organic and local materials and compression and release.
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This downturn is attributed to price compression caused by an oversupply in cultivation markets, meaning lower prices despite stable sales volumes.
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By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.
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Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit.
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Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.
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With all the news on declining alcohol consumption and the constriction of craft beer, McEfee is optimistic Balance will have its place.
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Authors on the study found that COVID vaccines were roughly 55% effective in preventing hospitalizations associated with the illness and about 50% effective in decreasing trips to emergency rooms or urgent care facilities.
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If one wanted to produce more offense by decreasing drag, mixing in some baseballs with lower seams wouldn’t hurt.
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The cost of the pool renovation has risen to $16 million, federal contracting records show.
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If your area gets cold in the winter, store it to keep the resin from contracting and expanding and becoming weaker.
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“Constricting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constricting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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