as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck
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Recent Examples of constriction
Related Articles While these designers might be looking to adolescence — from drawing on upbringings spent among lions and tigers in South Africa to fighting against the constrictions of adulthood by refusing to grow up — there’s no Peter Pan syndrome here.
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Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Sitting, on the other hand, creates bends and constrictions in the blood vessels of the legs.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 May 2025
Congestion, nasal swelling, and airway constriction increase with sleep but can also disrupt sleep, leading to a vicious cycle of broken sleep as breathing is interrupted.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Nature does not place such constrictions upon itself.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
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Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Sitting, on the other hand, creates bends and constrictions in the blood vessels of the legs.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 May 2025
Congestion, nasal swelling, and airway constriction increase with sleep but can also disrupt sleep, leading to a vicious cycle of broken sleep as breathing is interrupted.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Nature does not place such constrictions upon itself.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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End-stage prostate cancer may spread to the spine, causing compression of the nerves that affect the limbs.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
3 Aug. 2025
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After Smith, a former lifeguard for the city, performed chest compressions, the 25-year-old was transported to a local hospital and is expected to fully recover, CBS News reported.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Month-on-month, the economy grew 0.4% in June after a 0.1% contraction in May, failing to shake off the impact of U.S. tariffs and business uncertainty.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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High-multiple growth stocks often falter during economic slowdowns, as lower earnings growth leads to sharp contractions in valuation multiples.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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As the air rises and cools, water vapor condenses into a cumulus-type cloud, with smoke, ash, and vapor particles acting as condensation nuclei, according to an explainer on NASA’s website exploring their evolution.—
Brandi D. Addison,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Now it's completed, testing will continue for condensation, insulation performance and other concerns such as longevity, using integrated sensors.—
Adam Williams
July 25,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
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Fed’s dilemma: inflation, growth, and political pressure This squeeze comes at a time when the Federal Reserve is under immense political pressure to lower interest rates, with President Trump and his allies calling for easier money to offset the effects of new tariffs and support flagging markets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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My recipe became potatoes, dressed not only with salt and pepper while still a little warm, but also a drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil and squeeze of lemon juice.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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