CONSTRICTION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

constriction

noun

kən-ˈstrik-shən

Definition of constriction

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 The season emphasizes emotional constriction and physical limits, not literal clock time. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2026 With all the news on declining alcohol consumption and the constriction of craft beer, McEfee is optimistic Balance will have its place. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026 The Memorandum of Understanding would include language lifting constrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, including unrestricted navigation by vessels and the lifting of a US blockade. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for constriction

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Noun

My pilot father wouldn’t step foot on a plane without a pair of compression socks to help circulate blood and stop uncomfortable swelling.

— Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Pneumatic compression boots, once mostly seen in physical therapy clinics and pro locker rooms, are now showing up on kitchen chairs and living room floors, marketed for everything from lymphatic drainage to post-workout recovery.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of compression

Noun

Watermelon, bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, dairy, leafy greens, and seafood provide nutrients that support healthy muscle contraction and relaxation.

— Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
The goal is controlled contraction and complete relaxation, not maxing out reps.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of contraction

Noun

The vapors that had risen from warm bodies in the pews would have carried syllables mixed with candle-soot, distilled as condensation on the chapel windows.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
When the lid is locked, condensation builds up and drips back into the dish, which can thin sauces and dilute seasoning.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of condensation

Noun

Act+Acre Microfiber Hair Towel Act+Acre’s popular flat towel comes with instructions for a specific technique —blot and squeeze, no rubbing.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
If the Strait of Hormuz reopened and both Russian and Iranian refineries were repaired promptly, prices could decrease, easing the globe’s record-breaking diesel squeeze.

— Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of squeeze

Noun

Knife River – The stock rose almost 3% following a Wall Street Journal report that activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a substantial equity interest in the construction materials and contracting services company.

— Michelle Fox,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Partly because the contracting system remains dysfunctional, the government has made little visible progress toward repairing the country’s crumbling highways.

— Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

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