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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Additionally, gross margins are projected to compress by 4 to 5 percentage points due to aggressive inventory clearance strategies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025 -
The lettuce is tightly compressed, and larger ingredients at the bottom don’t really move much with a simple shake.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 2025
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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This interview was conducted in Korean and has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
18 June 2025
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“Constringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constringe. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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