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
Because the company is privately held, the financials of the film and TV push are all but impossible to discern, but the output and volume have clearly risen despite the industry’s broader contraction.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
The Philadelphia Fed also reported Thursday that its index of manufacturing activity rose to 10.3 for October, representing the difference between companies seeing expansion against contraction.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
That throws off the rhythm of contractions and can eventually lead to heart failure, which is fatal without drastic intervention like a transplant.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Poor contraction causes the heart to not pump with enough force for blood to circulate properly.1
Systolic heart failure happens when the heart pumps at 40% or less of its ejection fraction.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
The Philadelphia Fed also reported Thursday that its index of manufacturing activity rose to 10.3 for October, representing the difference between companies seeing expansion against contraction.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
That throws off the rhythm of contractions and can eventually lead to heart failure, which is fatal without drastic intervention like a transplant.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Poor contraction causes the heart to not pump with enough force for blood to circulate properly.1
Systolic heart failure happens when the heart pumps at 40% or less of its ejection fraction.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contraction
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The jury’s still out on whether compression socks actually protect your muscles from damage during a hard effort.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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His death was ruled a homicide by compression of the neck.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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This step is essential to prevent condensation from forming inside your storage container, which can lead to ice crystals that negatively impact the flavor and texture of the dish.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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The gadget is made of insulated stainless steel that helps prevent condensation and keeps drinks chilled without ice.Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
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Tips for the Best Rotisserie Chicken Soup Add lemon: Our Test Kitchen Professionals recommend adding a squeeze of lemon at the end, which can help to enliven the flavor, especially if eating it after being frozen.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Soy sauce packages can add a depth of flavor and even a squeeze of hot sauce is nice to keep on hand.Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Known as the tourniquet muscle, this muscle is responsible for the constriction that allows an arm in danger to fall off.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2024
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Tunica media: The middle layer and thickest part, it is made of muscle responsible for dilation (widening) and constriction (narrowing) to regulate blood flow and pressure.Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Contraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contraction. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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