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 being precious with a single period is not a constriction.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
But labor force growth was capped by constriction in several sectors.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 July 2025
Do not apply a constriction band or tourniquet with a belt or rope.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
There’s a satisfying constriction in these which feels immersive to me as a reader, and as a writer affords the space to fixate on minutia that might not be appropriate in something more expansive.
—Jane Ciabattari
june 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
But labor force growth was capped by constriction in several sectors.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 July 2025
Do not apply a constriction band or tourniquet with a belt or rope.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
There’s a satisfying constriction in these which feels immersive to me as a reader, and as a writer affords the space to fixate on minutia that might not be appropriate in something more expansive.
—Jane Ciabattari
june 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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On long flights, your legs tend to swell, leading to discomfort, cramping, and even numbness—but a good pair of compression leggings, like this pick from CompressionZ, can prevent those symptoms.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Let’s build a new ladder, one that moves us from compression to expansion.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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The closing of textile mills, the loss of manufacturing jobs — particularly from an Oshkosh B’Gosh factory in nearby Clay County that moved to Mexico in the mid-Nineties — induced a steady contraction of the local economy.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Graham, whose small portfolio is known for punching above its weight, has persevered through previous rounds of contraction.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Inside, temperature layers could create condensation to support plant growth.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Paint will degrade over time in unregulated temperatures, especially as weather fluctuates for the seasons, and electronics will collect condensation in their circuit boards, internal pieces, and electrical equipment—all of which will cause warping and corrosion over time.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s no need to use a caulking gun to apply it, just remove the cap and squeeze.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The data, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Wednesday, shows that the financial squeeze on consumers and businesses remains high, but there are hopes this could be the peak.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Jacobson tells us what conclusions emerged from the forum about how to rebuild in the face of defunding and a contracting market in general for documentaries.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The effort has also faced criticism over transparency after reports revealed that more than 2,000 people involved were required to sign nondisclosure agreements, limiting public access to spending and contracting details.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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