as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
most substances undergo contraction when cooled
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Recent Examples of contraction
Fish swim by alternate contractions of aerobic muscles that run the length of their bodies in a small red band just under their skin, while their large white anaerobic muscles are used only for brief bursts.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
South Africa is expected to use the meeting this week to rally more funding from delegates, including UNAIDS, the Global Fund, and the World Bank on grounds that the contraction of US support risks reversing two decades of progress in the world’s largest HIV program.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
For fans who’ve followed Sudwerk through the rise, peak and current contraction of American craft beer, the move may be bittersweet but not exactly shocking.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
One of the few signs of contraction in the Nevada labor economy came in government jobs, which fell over the past year, holding back what would have been an even stronger expansion.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
South Africa is expected to use the meeting this week to rally more funding from delegates, including UNAIDS, the Global Fund, and the World Bank on grounds that the contraction of US support risks reversing two decades of progress in the world’s largest HIV program.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
For fans who’ve followed Sudwerk through the rise, peak and current contraction of American craft beer, the move may be bittersweet but not exactly shocking.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
One of the few signs of contraction in the Nevada labor economy came in government jobs, which fell over the past year, holding back what would have been an even stronger expansion.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contraction
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The office includes many of the architectural elements Wright was famous for, like the use of organic and local materials and compression and release.
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This downturn is attributed to price compression caused by an oversupply in cultivation markets, meaning lower prices despite stable sales volumes.
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Matt Hooper’s squeezing of the Styrofoam cup in answer to Shaw’s squeezing of the beer can was something that actually happened.
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
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The cost of the pool renovation has risen to $16 million, federal contracting records show.
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If your area gets cold in the winter, store it to keep the resin from contracting and expanding and becoming weaker.
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Leaks and condensation need to be addressed by a professional since mold can cause health problems.
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These walls are there to prevent condensation from leaking out and food and drinks from sliding off.
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With one out in the sixth and Nick Loftin at third, Tolbert twice failed to get down safety-squeeze bunts.
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However, the Jazz could still feel a financial squeeze beginning in 2027-28 with Markkanen and Jackson on near-max contracts and both Kessler and George on hefty new deals of their own.
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Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.
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With all the news on declining alcohol consumption and the constriction of craft beer, McEfee is optimistic Balance will have its place.
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“Contraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contraction. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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