contraction
noun
an act or instance of contracting or the quality or state of being contracted.
contractions
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pluralof contraction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It sends water to our muscles, which helps to maintain cell volume and support muscle contractions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
However, even though Broadcom and Oracle have also seen their earnings estimates rise, those increases haven’t been enough to offset their sharper multiple contractions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
Lorna, who is married to Chelsea's brother Steven, said her contractions then came on quickly.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Household spending in Canada has remained relatively resilient, helping underpin an economy that has shown signs of rebounding following back-to-back quarterly contractions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Today’s contractions generally include a verb, along with a subject or the word “not.”
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
