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
Regulatory Efficiency of government expenditure and regulatory constriction is also going to be part of Mr. Musk’s mandate in the new Trump administration.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
So an era of unprecedented Premier League changes could be about to move into new territory — from points deductions to spending constrictions.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
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
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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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
So an era of unprecedented Premier League changes could be about to move into new territory — from points deductions to spending constrictions.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
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
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
See all Example Sentences for constriction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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Six compression packing cubes for your suitcase are also included.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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The company explained the gross margin compression reflects things like incremental depreciation on new facilities, the impact of growth in newer products, and headwinds from the strong US dollar that’s hitting every multinational.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The second drug, misoprostol, is taken 24 to 48 hours later and causes contractions similar to a miscarriage.—
Pam Belluck,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The challenge comes from doing a ton of repetitions of these tiny contractions—sometimes for minutes at a time.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These condensation trails form when planes fly through cold air, creating a cloud-like blanket that traps heat in the atmosphere.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Frost or condensation buildup in the window—a little is to be expected, but entire window panes covered in ice or moisture could mean a draft.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Amid that dire economic squeeze, measures of pain have risen dramatically, including soaring drug use, suicides, and a doubling of mental health distress.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Especially if one partner wants more intense PDA than a hand squeeze or a peck on the cheek.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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