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
Peak norepinephrine levels in the brains of the Zolpidem mice were some 50% lower than in the control group, and arterial constrictions were also less pronounced.
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Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
For almost five years, the entertainment industry has been beset, first by the pandemic, then by the writers’ and actors’ strikes and the constriction that followed.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Zambello mused on the topic of Violetta’s freedom and constrictions as a woman of her time.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Create a slight constriction in the back of your throat so that your breath becomes slightly audible.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
For almost five years, the entertainment industry has been beset, first by the pandemic, then by the writers’ and actors’ strikes and the constriction that followed.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Zambello mused on the topic of Violetta’s freedom and constrictions as a woman of her time.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Create a slight constriction in the back of your throat so that your breath becomes slightly audible.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
Noun
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Secure Sculpt: Powerful and supportive with secure extra-firm compression and body-sculpting performance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pike gave their baby chest compressions and called 911, Holder said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now that the battle is over and the fire hose of content has been dialled back, industry observers and TV lovers alike are left wondering what kind of programming this new era of contraction will bring.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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This enzyme can break down thousands of acetylcholine molecules per second to ensure muscle contraction is stopped, paralysis avoided and life continued.—
Sam Pellock,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2025
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Anti-fog treatments or coatings help create a barrier between the warm air and the surface of the lenses, which prevents condensation buildup.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
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While most attic designs count on vents to prevent condensation, Chasen’s didn’t.—
Natalie Donback,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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As the data center squeeze gets tighter in New York City, businesses are finding themselves at a crossroads: relocate, optimize or risk being outpaced by competitors.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Maybe a splash of sherry vinegar or a big squeeze of lemon goes in at the end.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appétit,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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