CONSTRINGED Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

constringed

verb

past tense of constringe

as in compressed

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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Assembled through the winter and shipped south, the modular approach compressed the timeline to 22 months.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
One solution exploits a mismatch between the way PHP measures compressed files and decoded files.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of compressed

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This conversation has been condensed, edited, and translated.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
Finally, the wind seemed to permanently lie down, though storm clouds still haunted the horizon, forcing the sunset to squeeze beneath them, its rays condensed into a lurid, painterly slash.

— Heidi Julavits, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of condensed

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This business, which covers the manufacture and distribution of medical, surgical and lab products (rather than drugs), had faced pressure from tariffs and now is being squeezed by elevated petroleum costs.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Bake potato halves until very tender when squeezed and skin is wrinkled and crisp, 20–25 minutes.

— Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of squeezed

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The 76ers are more likely to treat their opponents like a speed bag, sending blow after blow with a deep roster packed with past, current and future All-Stars.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Older children have the Palace Arcade next door, a separate hangout packed with games consoles and arcade machines.

— Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

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