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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Again, there is some overlap here with couture, where Dior’s Chiuri explored similar ground, concentrating on freeing the natural body from constriction.
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 July 2024
Both extremes, hot and cold water, can cause problems such as dehydration and constriction of nutrients to the scalp.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
For those working in the entertainment industry, this current period of constriction is a very immediate and livelihood-threatening problem.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
The German market in particular has seen a severe constriction since leading pay-TV network Sky Deutschland shut down its originals department last summer.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 July 2024
Both extremes, hot and cold water, can cause problems such as dehydration and constriction of nutrients to the scalp.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
For those working in the entertainment industry, this current period of constriction is a very immediate and livelihood-threatening problem.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
The German market in particular has seen a severe constriction since leading pay-TV network Sky Deutschland shut down its originals department last summer.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
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The jury’s still out on whether compression socks actually protect your muscles from damage during a hard effort.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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His death was ruled a homicide by compression of the neck.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Blaming contraction in Hollywood, the Television Critics Association has canceled the Winter TCA.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Poor contraction causes the heart to not pump with enough force for blood to circulate properly.1 Systolic heart failure happens when the heart pumps at 40% or less of its ejection fraction.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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This step is essential to prevent condensation from forming inside your storage container, which can lead to ice crystals that negatively impact the flavor and texture of the dish.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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The gadget is made of insulated stainless steel that helps prevent condensation and keeps drinks chilled without ice.Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
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Tips for the Best Rotisserie Chicken Soup Add lemon: Our Test Kitchen Professionals recommend adding a squeeze of lemon at the end, which can help to enliven the flavor, especially if eating it after being frozen.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Soy sauce packages can add a depth of flavor and even a squeeze of hot sauce is nice to keep on hand.Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Constriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constriction. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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