as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut
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The monitor measures 16 by 24 by 8.1 inches (HWD) compressed and reaches 20.3 inches when fully extended.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Happily, there’s a counter movement on social media that celebrates rather than compresses round faces.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
31 July 2025
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Empower Your Time, Empower Your Agency Effective time management doesn’t mean squeezing more hours out of the day, but rather making intentional choices that reflect your role as a leader.—
Drew McLellan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Redistricting experts have said the plan could backfire if Republicans try to squeeze too many seats out of what is already considered a significantly skewed map.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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The interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Constringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constringe. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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