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Constrict is an English word with synonyms like tighten or compress. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Constrict meaning

  1. To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
  2. To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. (of a snake)
  3. To limit or restrict.

Synonyms of Constrict

Using Constrict

  • The main meaning on this page is: To narrow, especially by application of pressure. | To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. (of a snake) | To limit or restrict.
  • Useful related words include: tighten, compress, squeeze, compact.
  • In the example corpus, constrict often appears in combinations such as: to constrict, constrict the, constrict to.

Context around Constrict

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 22.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 15 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Constrict

  • In this selection, "constrict" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, may, skin, centers, blood, federal and limiting stand out and add context to how "constrict" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include ability to constrict and court to constrict federal regulators. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "constrict" sits close to words such as abdulkadir, abed and abhay, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with constrict

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Xylazine causes blood vessels to constrict, limiting blood flow. (9 words)

First, it would constrict that government's ability to conduct monetary policy. (12 words)

Lackland said cold temperatures can constrict blood vessels, which raises blood pressure. (12 words)

Angiotensin II also acts on the smooth muscle in the walls of the arterioles causing these small diameter vessels to constrict, thereby restricting the outflow of blood from the arterial tree, causing the arterial blood pressure to rise. (38 words)

Mr Monokoane has described the investigation as a ploy by his detractors to constrict and cower him from voicing his discontent with several issues within the RFP and from criticising the party’s leadership. (34 words)

The only fly in ointment remains the prospect that labor shortages may constrict the ability of companies to grow and expand,” said Paul Bolger, president, Massachusetts Capital Resource Co., and a BEA member. (33 words)

Example sentences (20)

Always one finger on the pulse, she shook everything up, including cinema itself which she refused to constrict to pure fiction or long-form films.

She also advises people avoid Visine and Clear Eyes drops, because they contain ingredients that can constrict blood vessels in your eyes.

The case is just one of several this term in which conservative and business interests are urging the court to constrict federal regulators.

Xylazine causes blood vessels to constrict, limiting blood flow.

Cold water can cause blood vessels to constrict, potentially reducing blood flow to the throat area, and thereby hindering the healing process in case of any infection.

He displays good aggressiveness to attack and fill gaps or take on a pulling lineman on the edge to constrict running lanes.

However, when the water is too cold, it can cause muscles to constrict, which will also negatively impact performance, so getting the temperature just right is important.

Mr Monokoane has described the investigation as a ploy by his detractors to constrict and cower him from voicing his discontent with several issues within the RFP and from criticising the party’s leadership.

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Pakistan has systematically engaged severe human rights violations to constrict Baloch people’s struggle.

First, it would constrict that government's ability to conduct monetary policy.

It should not constrict the animal’s movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe, bark or meow.

Lackland said cold temperatures can constrict blood vessels, which raises blood pressure.

While reticulated pythons are nonvenomous, they have been known to kill people due to their ability to constrict.

Frostbite occurs in cold temperatures as blood vessels close to the skin constrict to protect the core body temperature.

The fear of talking about my experience would constrict my throat and stomach, inducing a debilitating headache.

The only fly in ointment remains the prospect that labor shortages may constrict the ability of companies to grow and expand,” said Paul Bolger, president, Massachusetts Capital Resource Co., and a BEA member.

These plans have resulted in little gain for the city itself, while economic centers constrict financial development within Syracuse by controlling the area economy in the suburbs.

Angiotensin II also acts on the smooth muscle in the walls of the arterioles causing these small diameter vessels to constrict, thereby restricting the outflow of blood from the arterial tree, causing the arterial blood pressure to rise.

A third is to constrict the glottis, but separate the arytenoid cartilages that control one end.

If the prostate grows too large, it may constrict the urethra and impede the flow of urine, making urination difficult and painful and, in extreme cases, completely impossible.

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Common combinations with constrict

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "constrict" in a sentence?
An example: "Always one finger on the pulse, she shook everything up, including cinema itself which she refused to constrict to pure fiction or long-form films." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "constrict" from authentic English texts.
What does "constrict" mean?
Constrict means: To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
What are synonyms of "constrict"?
Common synonyms of "constrict" include: tighten, compress, squeeze, compact, contract, press, constringe, narrow.
How many example sentences with "constrict" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "constrict", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.