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
And so one of the effects that that’s had, both in the United States and in Italy and around the world, is a dramatic constriction in the varieties of crops that are being grown.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
What happened is that once the drones did a scouting mission, the operator gets a reasonably good idea if there’s any constrictions or any large elevation changes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2020
The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a constriction of his respiratory airways on Friday, akin to an asthma attack, renewing concerns over his well-being.
—Crispian Balmer, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
How To Treat Feline Asthma Common asthma treatment focuses on managing inflammation and preventing airway constriction through medications and environmental control, according to Richardson.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
What happened is that once the drones did a scouting mission, the operator gets a reasonably good idea if there’s any constrictions or any large elevation changes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2020
The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a constriction of his respiratory airways on Friday, akin to an asthma attack, renewing concerns over his well-being.
—Crispian Balmer, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
How To Treat Feline Asthma Common asthma treatment focuses on managing inflammation and preventing airway constriction through medications and environmental control, according to Richardson.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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Participants will learn how to perform high-quality compressions on an adult, child and infant, use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and aid someone who is choking.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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As explained to us by Simon Newton, the director of vehicle performance, this iteration of the engine features cylinder heads, cam profiles, compression ratios, and turbos that have all been modified.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Our crews have weathered a lot in recent years: a pandemic, two major strikes, a steep industry contraction and now the recent L.A. fires.—
Ed Lammi,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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The Hollywood slowdown hits a new generation Recent college graduates aspiring toward careers in TV and film writing struggle to see a path forward as studios continue post-strike contraction.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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Later on, another neighbor, before entering the house, pressed her nose up against the glass on the door and used her finger to draw a heart in the condensation.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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Leaks and condensation need to be addressed by a professional since mold can cause health problems.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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With consumers growing more wary about spending, and tariffs creating new pressures on costs, consumer goods firms are facing a squeeze.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The Athletic examines the new squeeze on football’s calendar.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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