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
Cold exposure is particularly helpful for those who have irritable skin through the constriction of blood vessels, alleviating swelling and flushes.
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Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Will Flood, as the playwright figure, prove a conduit or a dam, a source of flexibility or sticky, sentimental constriction?
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Asthma is a serious medical condition that causes inflammation and constriction of the airways.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
In an account of the contribution that Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude makes to world literature, Jameson contends that its form allows a new picture of utopia, one that survives the constriction of history:
The solitude of the title . . .
—Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
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Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Will Flood, as the playwright figure, prove a conduit or a dam, a source of flexibility or sticky, sentimental constriction?
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Asthma is a serious medical condition that causes inflammation and constriction of the airways.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
In an account of the contribution that Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude makes to world literature, Jameson contends that its form allows a new picture of utopia, one that survives the constriction of history:
The solitude of the title . . .
—Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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Balls with compression of 90 and higher are suitable for advanced players.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition to being both lightweight and quick drying, the material also provides gentle compression for an overall smooth appearance.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The year was more complex in the Southeast Asian markets, where the contraction in sales at distributors affected overall performance.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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The decline was sharper than predicted by a Reuters poll of analysts, reversing January’s modest 0.5% increase and marking the first contraction since January 2024.—
John Liu,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their vacuum insulation prevents water condensation from accumulating and keeps your hands dry.—
Lauren Wilrich,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Anti-fog treatments or coatings help create a barrier between the warm air and the surface of the lenses, which prevents condensation buildup.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Add a squeeze of lime and some cilantro for this fun take on supper.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Either way, enjoy a side of potatoes cooked in red-tinged chorizo fat and shower each bite with a squeeze of fresh lime.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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