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
What’s more, the timing of this latest data coincides with a new bout of contraction: The Post is also eliminating its Metro section, folding local news coverage into a hybrid that combines Metro, Sports, and Style.
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Located about 500 light years away, the Chamaeleon Complex is a giant molecular gas cloud, within which stars form when pockets of cool molecular gas, mostly hydrogen, undergo gravitational contraction and condense, thus birthing a star.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 June 2025
Monthly business surveys for May showed contraction in the labor market across the board, especially as factories navigate U.S. tariffs.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 June 2025
The drop was largely due to a contraction in the services sector, which took a knock after the government ended a tax break for some home buyers.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Located about 500 light years away, the Chamaeleon Complex is a giant molecular gas cloud, within which stars form when pockets of cool molecular gas, mostly hydrogen, undergo gravitational contraction and condense, thus birthing a star.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 June 2025
Monthly business surveys for May showed contraction in the labor market across the board, especially as factories navigate U.S. tariffs.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 June 2025
The drop was largely due to a contraction in the services sector, which took a knock after the government ended a tax break for some home buyers.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contraction
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Hospital staff noted that the victim's ribs were fractured due to Watkins performing chest compressions on him.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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In addition, Enriquez covered the pace of AI, speaking of tightening compression cycles and adoption curves that are getting shorter.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Additionally, wet windows can accumulate condensation overnight, potentially ruining your hard work.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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Because there’s not as much condensation flowing through the air conditioner, researchers haven’t noticed as many microbes brewing on AC units there, Peccia notes.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 June 2025
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The Rays had runners on third and first after Jake Mangum was hit by a Megill pitch and Matt Thaiss singled, which an out later set up Walls’ squeeze bunt, pushing it toward first base allowing Mangum to score.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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The ’89 Cubs had 39 comebacks wins that season, while Zimmer managed by his gut, ordering squeeze bunts with the bases loaded and a triple-steal with a pitcher batting.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Related Articles While these designers might be looking to adolescence — from drawing on upbringings spent among lions and tigers in South Africa to fighting against the constrictions of adulthood by refusing to grow up — there’s no Peter Pan syndrome here.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Sitting, on the other hand, creates bends and constrictions in the blood vessels of the legs.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
19 May 2025
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“Contraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contraction. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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