constringing

verb

present participle of constringe
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constringing
  1. compressing
  2. condensing
  3. squeezing
Verb
  • And that’s on top of allegedly deleting or compressing billions of logs that should have been preserved.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
  • Those that defaulted to raw HTML will be explaining why the AI feature meant to expand gross margin is compressing it.
    — Gaurav Chodwadia, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of compressing
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  • By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of condensing
Verb
  • Planning a Broadway show night in New York City means squeezing a full day into the blocks around Times Square, and the right pre-Broadway show itinerary can turn a two-hour ticket into a memorable outing.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • The result is a new generation of patients planning trips around treatments rather than squeezing appointments into an existing vacation.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of squeezing
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“Constringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constringing. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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