as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
most substances undergo contraction when cooled
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Recent Examples of contraction
The formation of the union comes on the heels of two years of heavy layoffs and contraction across the video game industry and as concerns rise about generative AI’s longterm impact on the sector.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
The Trump Administration’s actions, along with financial contractions in the media space, provide gatekeepers a justification for pulling back on BIPOC storytelling.
—Anthony Kaufman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey posted a reading of -20 for the month, representing the difference between companies seeing expansion against contraction.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Should the administration escalate trade restrictions, the risk of an economic contraction may increase, especially as businesses struggle to adapt to shifting supply chains and rising costs.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
The Trump Administration’s actions, along with financial contractions in the media space, provide gatekeepers a justification for pulling back on BIPOC storytelling.
—Anthony Kaufman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey posted a reading of -20 for the month, representing the difference between companies seeing expansion against contraction.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Should the administration escalate trade restrictions, the risk of an economic contraction may increase, especially as businesses struggle to adapt to shifting supply chains and rising costs.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contraction
Noun
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The medical team did a total code: chest compressions, intubation, everything.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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After almost a minute, Karr entered the room and gave Pike chest compressions while White worked to remove the cuffs.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That is certainly the case with the chemtrails conspiracy theory, which is based on the premise that aircraft condensation trails, or contrails, contain chemicals for weather modification, controlling citizens’ brains or even biological warfare.—
Ramishah Maruf, Brandon Miller,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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This keeps the fluids circulating and boils off water that may accumulate in the oil from condensation when the engine sits for a while.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Serve the dish hot with a generous squeeze of lemon.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Beyond the financial squeeze, food choices reflect something deeper—what people crave, what feels comforting, and what still feels like a splurge even when budgets are tight.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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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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An autopsy showed that McLaughlin died from cerebral damage and constriction of the neck, the Associated Press reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Contraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contraction. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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