constriction

noun

kən-ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce constriction (audio)
Definition of constrictionnext
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 In a client note issued last week, JPMorgan said oil may rise further as higher price levels have not yet forced further demand out of the system to offset outages and supply constriction from the Middle East. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026 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. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 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 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 See All Example Sentences for constriction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constriction
  1. compression
  2. squeezing
  3. contraction
  4. condensation
  5. squeeze
  6. contracting
Noun
  • Throughout June, The Times verified Ukrainian strikes on oil and gas storage facilities, compression stations and power plants.
    — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Do not miss the Ashes signature treatment that includes compression, full-body lymphatic feathering, and acupuncture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Definition of compression
Noun
  • Matt Hooper’s squeezing of the Styrofoam cup in answer to Shaw’s squeezing of the beer can was something that actually happened.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
  • So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Definition of squeezing
Noun
  • Director-level and above roles continued to show relative strength, growing faster than the broader market, while junior and mid-level hiring recovered only after prior contraction.
    — Michael Wright, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The National Bureau of Economic Research dates the contraction that began in 1929 as ending in March 1933, though the broader Depression lasted for years and the economy suffered another severe recession in 1937-38 before World War II.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of contraction
Noun
  • The result blurs the line between shimmer and velvet-matte, and looks like condensation fogging up a glass.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • What this ear of his allows, along with his cruelty in using it, is a drastic condensation of the Platonic method for depicting a dinner party.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of condensation
Noun
  • Yes, the program faces an ever-tightening budget squeeze over the next handful of years, according to a report this month from the Social Security fund's trustees.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • That affordability squeeze is reshaping how young Americans think about homeownership itself.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of squeeze
Noun
  • 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.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • 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.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Definition of contracting

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