constringe

verb

kən-ˈstrinj How to pronounce constringe (audio)
Definition of constringenext
as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constringe
  1. compress
  2. squeeze
  3. condense
Verb
  • Proof Aggregation Through a process of recursive aggregation, multiple zk-proofs are compressed into a single, compact proof.
    Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The researchers are also trying to boost the number of fusion reactions per muon by compressing the fuel in a diamond anvil to between 10,000 and 100,000 PSI—much higher than previous experiments.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of compress
Verb
  • Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.
    Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of squeeze
Verb
  • The following has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
  • This causes air to rise and condense into clouds, which can result in narrow bands capable of producing intense snowfall at rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour or more.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of condense
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Thesaurus Entries Near constringe

constricts

constringe

constringed

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