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 sustained unrest among entertainment workers has added to the volatility that has gripped a film and TV business still recovering from the pandemic, prior labor disruptions and a persistent industry contraction.
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Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Misoprostol, which causes uterine contractions, often comes in blister packs of twenty-eight.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Media and Entertainment Media and entertainment companies have experienced substantial contractions throughout 2024.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Beating conservative guidance : Any uptick in the economy would help keep Linde’s under-promise, over-deliver run intact as management issued a fourth-quarter outlook assuming an economic contraction.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Misoprostol, which causes uterine contractions, often comes in blister packs of twenty-eight.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Media and Entertainment Media and entertainment companies have experienced substantial contractions throughout 2024.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Beating conservative guidance : Any uptick in the economy would help keep Linde’s under-promise, over-deliver run intact as management issued a fourth-quarter outlook assuming an economic contraction.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contraction
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Neely died due to compression of the neck, according to medical examiner Cynthia Harris.Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Neely was pronounced dead at a hospital, with his death being ruled a homicide by compression of the neck.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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López told our group of nine how the ancient Romans had used the tunnels as escape routes from invaders, then grabbed a few of the mysterious bottles, wiped off the condensation, and led us out into the sunlight to taste them.Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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And so it’s characterized by the condensation of chromatin, or of the DNA, inside the nucleus.Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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This financial squeeze has directly impacted hiring, with recruitment experts noting fewer job postings and most searches focused on replacing existing roles rather than expanding teams.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hedge fund became a household name in 2021, coming under fire after being accused of trying to stop people from investing in GameStop during a short squeeze of the company's stock.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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Germany’s Ripple Effect Across Europe and the USA Economic constriction and layoffs inside Europe’s major economic powerhouse can create turbulence far beyond Germany’s borders.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Contraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contraction. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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