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 receptors control constriction and dilation in the smooth muscle fibers in the walls of these blood vessels.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Alabama gave Georgia its first home loss in six years with a 24-21 constriction; Oregon rode a pair of Moores (Dante and Dakorien) to bum out Happy Valley in extra time.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Yet what might sound like constriction has yielded sharper collaboration.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And being precious with a single period is not a constriction.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Alabama gave Georgia its first home loss in six years with a 24-21 constriction; Oregon rode a pair of Moores (Dante and Dakorien) to bum out Happy Valley in extra time.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Yet what might sound like constriction has yielded sharper collaboration.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And being precious with a single period is not a constriction.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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Perhaps most critically, any disappointment relative to high expectations could lead to multiple compression, given the level of optimism already reflected in the current share price.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This cute little heated gel pack is available in three different colors and designs and uses adjustable hook-and-loop tape to apply gentle compression and heat to the baby’s belly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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The result is not a neat redistribution of responsibility, but a net contraction of the system.—
Sylvana Quader Sinha,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Unsigned elisions, contractions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Garages are also more prone to moisture fluctuations, which can cause condensation and, in turn, lead to rusting or mold growth.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Covering your windows properly helps maintain a more stable indoor temperature, minimizing condensation buildup on windows.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Costs and revenue squeeze Pressure on both costs and revenues remains the sector’s major obstacle.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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To balance the flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Philip Flores, 54, admitted to providing gifts like expensive meals and tickets to major sporting events to James Soriano, who worked at the Naval Information Warfare Center as a contracting officer’s representative.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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An additional 45 projects have been approved and are currently moving through the grant-contracting process, Pawlisch said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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