constringe

verb

kən-ˈstrinj How to pronounce constringe (audio)
Definition of constringenext
as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constringe
  1. compress
  2. squeeze
  3. condense
Verb
  • The core issue is that this gas is normally compressed when injected at depth underground.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Queues in the major markets run for years, new transmission runs longer, and no amount of capital compresses a utility approval process that was designed for a different century.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of compress
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  • The Middle East war and the resulting shipping disruption through the Strait of Hormuz drove up global commodity costs, further squeezing Beijing's own appetite for commodity imports.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Independent designers, once a discovery engine, were being squeezed, while the biggest brands put more investment into their own stores, creating a dichotomy in experiences that Bron felt was palpable.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of squeeze
Verb
  • This conversation has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Two-phase systems allow the fluid to boil near hot components before condensing and returning to the bath.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of condense
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“Constringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constringe. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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