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
Jet fuel availability and prices have become a major factor in the rapid price hike, with the constrictions of oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz doubling jet fuel prices 94 percent over pre-war levels.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
The All Day Every Day High-Waisted Shaper Panty is stay-in-place (no, really) underwear that offers just enough tummy control without constriction.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
Symptoms can include throat swelling, airway constriction, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The song contrasts that sense of constriction with the easeful feeling of floating by yourself out on the water.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
The All Day Every Day High-Waisted Shaper Panty is stay-in-place (no, really) underwear that offers just enough tummy control without constriction.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
Symptoms can include throat swelling, airway constriction, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The song contrasts that sense of constriction with the easeful feeling of floating by yourself out on the water.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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Frank Lloyd Wright called this compression and release.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The 5x telephoto gives you a very pleasing compression and doubles as a macro shooter (right image in the above collage).—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Fears around a potential SaaSpocalypse erased more than $1 trillion in SaaS market capitalization in February alone, as investors began pricing in a structural contraction across the sector.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Davenport blames it on the business’s contraction.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Use place mats or tablecloths on your kitchen table to keep food spills, condensation from drinks, and utensils from marring or staining the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Instead of waiting for condensation to evaporate (or wiping it with your hand and leaving streaks), keep a microfiber cloth nearby.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Hand-squeeze one ounce of lime juice into the glass and top with a Ranch Water All Día.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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European carriers face a squeeze for similar reasons.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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This process takes a customer from initial proposal through contracting, fulfillment, invoicing, and revenue recognition.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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In April, the agency revealed a multi-year national contracting opportunity to embed AI skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs, including new tracks in roles that directly build, manage, or apply AI tools.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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