constrict
verb (used with object)
to draw or press in; cause to contract or shrink; compress.
constricts
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present tense formof constrict (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Such reactions can range from responses with “no clinical manifestations” to irritating rashes to life-threatening conditions such as anaphylactic shock, which constricts breathing and impairs motor function.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
They expect Akamai’s core content-delivery business, which centers on moving data across the internet, to transition from a double-digit decliner to generally stable as the industry constricts and traffic trends improve.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
These two brief scenes quickly and credibly evoke a complex bond, and a family life that constricts in some ways and comforts in others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
The Channel Islands can also act as a “shield” that constricts sound within the Santa Barbara Channel, enabling noise to rattle around more than it would in deeper, more open ocean waters, according to ZoBell.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2024
But instead of coming back with another defense, his face constricts, his eyes take on a shiny squint, and tears begin to seep out, his body giving way to hopelessness.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
