CONSTRICTIONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

constriction

noun

kən-ˈstrik-shən

Definition of constriction

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 With all the news on declining alcohol consumption and the constriction of craft beer, McEfee is optimistic Balance will have its place. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026 The Memorandum of Understanding would include language lifting constrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, including unrestricted navigation by vessels and the lifting of a US blockade. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 While Gold concurred that the ports will not be significantly impacted by the Iran war, the rising fuel costs due to the constriction of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could eventually effect retailers and consumers. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constriction

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Once she was moved to Boston, Clancy went into cardiac arrest and had to be revived with CPR and chest compressions, ICU nurse Rachelle Amedee said.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
My grandparents have found that compression socks help relieve some of the discomfort and swelling that comes from prolonged restricted movement by stimulating circulation in your legs.

— Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of compression

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Then, as deregulation and contraction brought cost-cutting, more stations farmed out traffic coverage to the point that large numbers of radio stations get reports from people not even in their cities.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The public market has not yet been asked, and the one adjacent listing it was asked about, Circle, drew a Morgan Stanley downgrade on USDC contraction within a year of its euphoric debut.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of contraction

Noun

Sometimes holding a dispenser over a steaming hot beverage can cause condensation to form around the pouring spout.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
While some leaks like A/C condensation are normal, others such as fuel or brake fluid leaks are dangerous and require immediate attention.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of condensation

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Whether Ackman’s diagnosis holds up against the city’s own housing data remains contested, but as Mamdani’s rent freeze takes effect, the fight over who’s to blame for New York’s affordability squeeze is only getting louder.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Total earnings are still down about 25% from that 2022 peak — a noticeable squeeze even if the money is being distributed among significantly fewer individuals.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of squeeze

Noun

That phrase appears in a contracting document for Acentra Health that was first reported on by independent journalists through the newsletter Popular Information.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Carla Chiorazzo was appointed CFO of Adolfson & Peterson Construction, a national construction management and contracting firm.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of contracting

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