as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the constant constricting of the animal's throat had caused permanent damage
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as in shrinking
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood
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as in compressing
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
constricted the opening with a clamp
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Recent Examples of constricting
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
This spring, trending styles are continuing to divert from slimmer, constricting fits, with many embracing an ultra-relaxed look that leaves room for comfort and experimentation.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Howard and her team got the company to redesign the uniform after about a year of trying, swapping the constricting top for a looser one.
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Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
16 Dec. 2025
Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
Its space is at once endless and constricting.
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Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Wildlife art can be confining, constricting, customary; contemporary artists are assuring its survival and vibrancy by breaking from the traditional.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The comfy, crisp white denim bottoms will add a stylish touch to any warm-weather look, and the smoothing, high waistband is flattering without feeling overly constricting.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
According to Higgins, many over-the-counter products can cause or worsen high blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels or retaining water in your body.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Sure, both have their time and place, but considering summer is the season for breezy, less constricting clothing, wider fits are clearly the better option for strolling through the warmer months ahead.
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Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Led by Volcker, the Fed squeezed inflation out of the economy by constricting money supply increases.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Best super-stretchy jeans These ultrasoft jeans are designed to flatter every curve without ever being too tight or constricting.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
But this year, a subpar economy, constricting job market, and the uncertainties around how AI might be killing entry-level jobs have combined to make that search particularly precarious.
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Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
This one is made from ultra-soft mulberry silk that’s lightweight and breathable, and the pull-on style is free of constricting zippers and buttons but has adjustable straps for an ideal fit.
—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Noun
The Russian director’s first film in English, by contrast, is testosterone-driven, a father-son story in which the constricting codes of masculinity lead to senseless loss.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
This spring, trending styles are continuing to divert from slimmer, constricting fits, with many embracing an ultra-relaxed look that leaves room for comfort and experimentation.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Howard and her team got the company to redesign the uniform after about a year of trying, swapping the constricting top for a looser one.
—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
16 Dec. 2025
Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
Its space is at once endless and constricting.
—
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Wildlife art can be confining, constricting, customary; contemporary artists are assuring its survival and vibrancy by breaking from the traditional.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Worried about the bra being too small and constricting?
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The comfy, crisp white denim bottoms will add a stylish touch to any warm-weather look, and the smoothing, high waistband is flattering without feeling overly constricting.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
According to Higgins, many over-the-counter products can cause or worsen high blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels or retaining water in your body.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Sure, both have their time and place, but considering summer is the season for breezy, less constricting clothing, wider fits are clearly the better option for strolling through the warmer months ahead.
—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Led by Volcker, the Fed squeezed inflation out of the economy by constricting money supply increases.
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Best super-stretchy jeans These ultrasoft jeans are designed to flatter every curve without ever being too tight or constricting.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
But this year, a subpar economy, constricting job market, and the uncertainties around how AI might be killing entry-level jobs have combined to make that search particularly precarious.
—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
This one is made from ultra-soft mulberry silk that’s lightweight and breathable, and the pull-on style is free of constricting zippers and buttons but has adjustable straps for an ideal fit.
—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constricting
Noun
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Matt Hooper’s squeezing of the Styrofoam cup in answer to Shaw’s squeezing of the beer can was something that actually happened.
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
Verb
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Block cut more than 4,000 jobs in February, shrinking its workforce from over 10,000 to just under 6,000.
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Part of Exemplar’s plan to focus more on luxury involves shrinking its footprint, going from around 170 stores last year to just 49 now.
Verb
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Robinson said the best founding teams are also building on top of the tools—running multiple coding agents at once, automating sales outreach and marketing, and compressing internally what used to take months of engineering time into days.
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Footage of civilians scrambling for cover or compressing bullet wounds typically arrives here from overseas.
Noun
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Throughout June, The Times verified Ukrainian strikes on oil and gas storage facilities, compression stations and power plants.
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Do not miss the Ashes signature treatment that includes compression, full-body lymphatic feathering, and acupuncture.
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By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.
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Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit.
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The season emphasizes emotional constriction and physical limits, not literal clock time.
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Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.
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Most of these early mandate states were centered around the Northeast, where viral spread started decreasing as a result of normal season patterns.
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Across the United States, cities are decreasing the number of available psychiatric beds just as demand is surging.
Noun
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Three years in, a contracting partner pulled him into a bear hug at a holiday party, tears in his eyes, telling him how much being part of it meant.
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Details remain sketchy, but among the benefits touted by supporters is that the department would enjoy contracting and procurement powers theoretically free from mayoral influence and could put violence interrupters and other CVI workers on the city payroll for the first time.
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