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Recent Examples of constriction 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 Instead, the two are separated by a constriction 0.5 centimeters wide, just narrow enough to keep the gas from leaking into the accelerator. Adrian Cho, science.org, 18 July 2024 This form-fitting option from Good American fits the trend without the uncomfortable constriction that usually accompanies denim. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for constriction 
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The earnings decline is a result of lower revenues and margin contraction.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Stir in a spoonful of honey and a squeeze of lemon.
    Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
  • 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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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.

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