as in tightened
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as in compressed
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood
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as in condensed
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
constricted the opening with a clamp
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“Constricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constricted. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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