as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the contracting of the time frame for the primaries tends to favor candidates who are already well-known
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as in getting
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
before vaccines were invented, people lived in fear of contracting polio
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as in shrinking
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
metal contracts at low temperatures
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as in compressing
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
contract the calf muscles in your legs
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as in bargaining
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
the farmer contracted for delivery of the hay by the first of July
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Recent Examples of contracting
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Tribal businesses now face a vastly more competitive landscape, and virtually no opportunities for those new to the contracting game, James said.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
But on Monday, the New York Times reported that the contracting firm hired for the project would be paid more than $13 million.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 May 2026
After several Latino aldermen questioned developers about how Latino contracting firms would be involved in construction, Ald.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The arguments are expected to test the outer bounds of presidential authority over national security access, federal contracting, and executive branch control.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
The city’s hiring practice will be reformed so that DEI will not be a factor in hiring or promoting city workers and in contracting with outside vendors for city businesses.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
In 2022, Sachanowicz voted with a 5-3 board majority to support a plan for faculty contracting that did not include a tenure-track option.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026
The contracting aquifer has also contributed to a chronic water crisis that is only expected to worsen.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
As of May 9, three passengers — a Dutch couple and one German national — have died after contracting hantavirus, according to WHO.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The illness made headlines last year when Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, died after contracting hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which is only transmitted by rodents to humans.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Eliminating the requirement for voter approval before selling, contracting out or franchising city services to non-governmental entities.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Argentine officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the leading hypothesis is that the couple may have been exposed to rodents while visiting a landfill during a bird-watching tour in the city of Ushuaia, unknowingly contracting the virus before boarding the cruise ship.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Weber said that because hantavirus in The United States is typically found in the Southwest, North Carolinians are at low risk of contracting an already rare disease.
—Eva Flowe
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Three people have died after contracting the disease.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 May 2026
Last year, three people in Mammoth Lakes died after contracting hantavirus.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
Noun
The Space Force has inked contracts with emerging space companies—non-traditional primes, in military contracting parlance—to buy services, manufacture satellites and payloads, and launch rockets.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Tribal businesses now face a vastly more competitive landscape, and virtually no opportunities for those new to the contracting game, James said.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
But on Monday, the New York Times reported that the contracting firm hired for the project would be paid more than $13 million.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 May 2026
After several Latino aldermen questioned developers about how Latino contracting firms would be involved in construction, Ald.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The arguments are expected to test the outer bounds of presidential authority over national security access, federal contracting, and executive branch control.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
The city’s hiring practice will be reformed so that DEI will not be a factor in hiring or promoting city workers and in contracting with outside vendors for city businesses.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
In 2022, Sachanowicz voted with a 5-3 board majority to support a plan for faculty contracting that did not include a tenure-track option.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026
The contracting aquifer has also contributed to a chronic water crisis that is only expected to worsen.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
Natalie Neysa Alund Olivier le Polain, unit head of epidemiology and analytics for response at the WHO, said cases continued to grow Monday due to length of symptom onset after contracting the virus.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
As of May 9, three passengers — a Dutch couple and one German national — have died after contracting hantavirus, according to WHO.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The illness made headlines last year when Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, died after contracting hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which is only transmitted by rodents to humans.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Eliminating the requirement for voter approval before selling, contracting out or franchising city services to non-governmental entities.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Argentine officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the leading hypothesis is that the couple may have been exposed to rodents while visiting a landfill during a bird-watching tour in the city of Ushuaia, unknowingly contracting the virus before boarding the cruise ship.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Weber said that because hantavirus in The United States is typically found in the Southwest, North Carolinians are at low risk of contracting an already rare disease.
—Eva Flowe
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Three people have died after contracting the disease.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 May 2026
Last year, three people in Mammoth Lakes died after contracting hantavirus.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contracting
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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But for all its utility, ordinary squeezing is a relatively simple, second-order effect.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This housing push doesn’t have to do with the construction of new housing as much as getting tenants in the door, which might seem like an odd issue to have in a city with as acute of a housing demand as New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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For years, Warsh has stated repeatedly that the Fed must reduce its footprint in financial markets by shrinking the balance sheet to allow central bankers to primarily rely on their traditional tool — their key interest rate — to fight high inflation and high unemployment.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Some of our favorite compression packing cubes on the market, these Bagsmart cubes free up to 60 percent extra packing space in your luggage by compressing the excess air out of your clothes.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Imagine taking a huge cloud of gas, and compressing much of that material down into just a few clumps that were much smaller in physical size.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
Verb
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According to the Minnesota Nurses Association, the 600 nurses have been bargaining with hospital leaders for more than a year.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The union formed in April 2025, and has been bargaining on its first contract since September.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Noun
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This compression of the purchase funnel is now the defining characteristic of modern fashion commerce, separating market leaders from those struggling to keep pace.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Woods, with facial hair, donned a black long sleeve and hat with sunglasses, gray shorts and black shoes, while still wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Abdoler echoed that, noting there is a much higher risk of catching other kinds of viruses, like influenza, while sailing.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Investigators worked to find and bring Austin into custody, catching a break by digging into his social media accounts.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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As chairman, Cassidy has had several clashes with the White House over confirmations, including for Kennedy due to his support for decreasing the number of vaccines children receive.—
Gabrielle M. Etzel,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced an overall 4% decrease, and unsheltered homelessness decreasing by 22% since the 2024 count.—
Robin Epley,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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“Contracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contracting. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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