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
And so one of the effects that that’s had, both in the United States and in Italy and around the world, is a dramatic constriction in the varieties of crops that are being grown.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
What happened is that once the drones did a scouting mission, the operator gets a reasonably good idea if there’s any constrictions or any large elevation changes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2020
The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a constriction of his respiratory airways on Friday, akin to an asthma attack, renewing concerns over his well-being.
—Crispian Balmer, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
How To Treat Feline Asthma Common asthma treatment focuses on managing inflammation and preventing airway constriction through medications and environmental control, according to Richardson.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
What happened is that once the drones did a scouting mission, the operator gets a reasonably good idea if there’s any constrictions or any large elevation changes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2020
The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a constriction of his respiratory airways on Friday, akin to an asthma attack, renewing concerns over his well-being.
—Crispian Balmer, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
How To Treat Feline Asthma Common asthma treatment focuses on managing inflammation and preventing airway constriction through medications and environmental control, according to Richardson.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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Stock in natural gas compression company Kodiak Gas Services was down 16% in 2025 through Thursday.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Offerings include compression boot therapy, cryotherapy, and vibroacoustic therapy, along with myofascial cupping, dry needling, and physiotherapy.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
Noun
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North American carriers saw a 0.1 percent year-on-year drop in demand for air travel in March, marking a second consecutive month of year-on-year contraction.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Launching a new company in today’s volatile climate — following strikes and major industry contraction — is no easy feat.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Cut to: Lidia drawing a smiley face with the condensation from an airplane window, as water comes to represent freedom from pain in three different ways across the span of a single sequence.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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Wasserman tested the plywood and fabric panel and noticed some condensation on the plywood after having the unit on for a few hours (which is normal).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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There might be a squeeze for retail space in the Hamptons, but there are enough high-profile launches happening this season to make the shopping scene interesting — and a bit different for those summering on Long Island’s luxurious East End.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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With a gentle squeeze of the foot, Flappy and Flora invite your baby to play peek-a-boo and sing along, teaching cause and effect.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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