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
There’s a lot of fear right now, understandably, there’s been a ton of contraction in the business.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
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
The steel industry, meanwhile, was suffering periods of severe contraction amid automation and foreign competition.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
But subsidies and incentives can only do so much in the face of industry contraction.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
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
The steel industry, meanwhile, was suffering periods of severe contraction amid automation and foreign competition.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
But subsidies and incentives can only do so much in the face of industry contraction.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contraction
Noun
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Secure Sculpt: Powerful and supportive with secure extra-firm compression and body-sculpting performance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pike gave their baby chest compressions and called 911, Holder said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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While most attic designs count on vents to prevent condensation, Chasen’s didn’t.—
Natalie Donback,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the data center squeeze gets tighter in New York City, businesses are finding themselves at a crossroads: relocate, optimize or risk being outpaced by competitors.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Maybe a splash of sherry vinegar or a big squeeze of lemon goes in at the end.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appétit,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More upbeat tone The pope suffered a constriction of his respiratory airways on Friday, akin to an asthma attack.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cold exposure is particularly helpful for those who have irritable skin through the constriction of blood vessels, alleviating swelling and flushes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Contraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contraction. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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