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
For almost five years, the entertainment industry has been beset, first by the pandemic, then by the writers’ and actors’ strikes and the constriction that followed.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Zambello mused on the topic of Violetta’s freedom and constrictions as a woman of her time.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Create a slight constriction in the back of your throat so that your breath becomes slightly audible.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Germany’s Ripple Effect Across Europe and the USA Economic constriction and layoffs inside Europe’s major economic powerhouse can create turbulence far beyond Germany’s borders.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Zambello mused on the topic of Violetta’s freedom and constrictions as a woman of her time.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Create a slight constriction in the back of your throat so that your breath becomes slightly audible.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Germany’s Ripple Effect Across Europe and the USA Economic constriction and layoffs inside Europe’s major economic powerhouse can create turbulence far beyond Germany’s borders.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for constriction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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The company continues to focus on expanding its compression services in unconventional resource plays across the U.S., with capital expenditures planned between $158 million and $182 million for 2025.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their compression is also flattering for my backside and thighs since the thick fabric provides a subtle lift that accentuates my curves.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s a lot of fear right now, understandably, there’s been a ton of contraction in the business.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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The British economy had recorded zero growth in the third quarter and lackluster monthly GDP data since then, with a 0.1% contraction in October and a 0.1% expansion in November.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While most attic designs count on vents to prevent condensation, Chasen’s didn’t.—
Natalie Donback,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Inspectors described instances of meat residue, mold, dripping condensation and even insects contaminating production areas.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Start with a squeeze or two, then taste and adjust as needed.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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If that revenue figure falls dramatically, MLB teams may feel a real squeeze – one that could easily affect the roster construction of teams down the road.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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