as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck
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Recent Examples of constriction
Alabama gave Georgia its first home loss in six years with a 24-21 constriction; Oregon rode a pair of Moores (Dante and Dakorien) to bum out Happy Valley in extra time.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Yet what might sound like constriction has yielded sharper collaboration.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And being precious with a single period is not a constriction.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
Do not apply a constriction band or tourniquet with a belt or rope.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
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Shortly after, viewers see chest compressions being performed on Jo as Link (Chris Carmack) prays in a church surrounded by candles.—
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
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Byrne's team assessed the potential for tectonic activity on Europa's seafloor with a new model that factored in stresses from gravitational tides incurred by Jupiter, the long-term contraction of the moon as its interior gradually cools and the convection of heat energy through the mantle.—
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Calcium promotes muscle contraction, including in the smooth muscle that lines blood vessels.—
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Garages are also more prone to moisture fluctuations, which can cause condensation and, in turn, lead to rusting or mold growth.—
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Covering your windows properly helps maintain a more stable indoor temperature, minimizing condensation buildup on windows.—
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Costs and revenue squeeze Pressure on both costs and revenues remains the sector’s major obstacle.—
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To balance the flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice.—
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The mayor’s team should infuse job quality considerations throughout the contracting process, including working extensively with procurement officials.—
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Is the company expanding or contracting?—
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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