as in compressing
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 technology can help with due diligence and integration, compressing what was once a long process into one that customers might not notice.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026 -
Eventually, doctors discovered the boot had been compressing a nerve in her foot over time, causing a condition known as Morton’s neuroma — a painful buildup of scar tissue around a nerve in the foot.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Characteristic examples of condensing include the case of TV news and the infamous sound-bites concept, where brief and memorable catchphrases that condense only the essence of an event or story are maintained.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Lightweight enough to toss into a carry-on, these slippers still have a durable sole, meaning quick trips to the airplane bathroom or hotel hallway don’t require squeezing back into shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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From cutting to squeezing to gluing, this craft set is packed with items that can help prepare children for kindergarten.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Constringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constringing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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