as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the contracting of the time frame for the primaries tends to favor candidates who are already well-known
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as in getting
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
before vaccines were invented, people lived in fear of contracting polio
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as in shrinking
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
metal contracts at low temperatures
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as in compressing
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
contract the calf muscles in your legs
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as in bargaining
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
the farmer contracted for delivery of the hay by the first of July
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Recent Examples of contracting
Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The disappearing chat feature is part of a Google Workspace suite that is accessible to about 26,000 employees and has been available in some form since the early 2010s, when the city began contracting with Google for email and other services, Magos said.
—Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Over the years, Cavuto has lived with multiple sclerosis and admitted to missing a few days of work due to contracting COVID-19 and having open heart surgery.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Isometric holds involve contracting a muscle while keeping its length constant.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
This would put them at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases.
—Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Strong, healthy immune systems reduce the risk of contracting infectious diseases and falling seriously ill from them.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Plyometrics is a type of exercise that involves quickly stretching and contracting muscles to create explosive movements with bodyweight resistance, increasing muscle power.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
But a third report said manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region is unexpectedly contracting again despite economists' expectations for growth.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The disappearing chat feature is part of a Google Workspace suite that is accessible to about 26,000 employees and has been available in some form since the early 2010s, when the city began contracting with Google for email and other services, Magos said.
—Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Over the years, Cavuto has lived with multiple sclerosis and admitted to missing a few days of work due to contracting COVID-19 and having open heart surgery.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Isometric holds involve contracting a muscle while keeping its length constant.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
This would put them at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases.
—Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Strong, healthy immune systems reduce the risk of contracting infectious diseases and falling seriously ill from them.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Plyometrics is a type of exercise that involves quickly stretching and contracting muscles to create explosive movements with bodyweight resistance, increasing muscle power.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
But a third report said manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region is unexpectedly contracting again despite economists' expectations for growth.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contracting
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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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Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue.Andrew DeAngelo, 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
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The owner modeled her brick-and-mortar after the great boutiques and salons of Paris, catching the attention of shoppers such as Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese along the way.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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My fascination with film acting is catching something.Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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The New York Mets kept pace in an escalating National League East arms race Sunday, reportedly agreeing to terms with left-hander Sean Manaea on a three-year, $75 million contract.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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As a result, an early federal election will be held in 2025, with the parties agreeing on February 23, 2025, as the election date.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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The political climate is constricting daily.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 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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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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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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“Contracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contracting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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