as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the constant constricting of the animal's throat had caused permanent damage
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as in shrinking
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood
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as in compressing
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
constricted the opening with a clamp
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Recent Examples of constricting
Mark Eller, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
The political climate is constricting daily.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The exclusive club is more of a constricting prison.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Aid groups complain that Israel has been constricting the flow of food into Gaza; Israel counters that aid has piled up on the Gaza side of the border without distribution.
—Eugene Kontorovich, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
The son, Antonio, had constricting epilepsy.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
With a loose fit and ribbed cuffs on the sleeves, the sweatshirt is the perfect snuggly topper, while the shorts aren’t tight or constricting, ideal for travel and the plane.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
This lightweight athletic top is designed for workouts like yoga, pilates, or barre, and won’t feel constricting.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
For oil, instead of banning it outright, the White House led an effort to impose a $60 a barrel price cap on Russian crude to limit Putin’s profits without overly constricting global supply in a way that could increase inflation.
—Suriya Jayanti, TIME, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
The subtly stretchy fabric had the right amount of flexible elastane to achieve a close fit that never felt constricting (but was too loose on a tester with a small head).
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
The political climate is constricting daily.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The exclusive club is more of a constricting prison.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Aid groups complain that Israel has been constricting the flow of food into Gaza; Israel counters that aid has piled up on the Gaza side of the border without distribution.
—Eugene Kontorovich, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
The son, Antonio, had constricting epilepsy.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
With a loose fit and ribbed cuffs on the sleeves, the sweatshirt is the perfect snuggly topper, while the shorts aren’t tight or constricting, ideal for travel and the plane.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
This lightweight athletic top is designed for workouts like yoga, pilates, or barre, and won’t feel constricting.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
For oil, instead of banning it outright, the White House led an effort to impose a $60 a barrel price cap on Russian crude to limit Putin’s profits without overly constricting global supply in a way that could increase inflation.
—Suriya Jayanti, TIME, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constricting
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Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Before Moe Wagner made his way over from the other side of the court to where reporters were gathered inside the AdventHealth Training Center on Monday, Jonathan Isaac helped the Magic center put a compression sock on his left leg.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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As such, parents of the past, who may have been able to be very present, focused and involved in their child’s travel experience are now distracted because of the compression of the experience, and the complications of modern travel.Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Create a slight constriction in the back of your throat so that your breath becomes slightly audible.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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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
Noun
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Stir in a spoonful of honey and a squeeze of lemon.Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Although sharing one small bathroom would certainly be a squeeze, the Perpetua tiny house offers lots of flexibility for larger families by accommodating up to eight people under one roof.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms Esophageal spasm symptoms can resemble those of a heart attack, causing painful muscle contractions in the chest and upper abdomen.Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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The earnings decline is a result of lower revenues and margin contraction.Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The frost forms when warm, moist indoor air comes into contact with the cold glass, causing condensation that freezes.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even slightly warm bread will produce condensation within its packaging, which leads to instant quality degradation and faster spoilage.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Constricting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constricting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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