as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the contracting of the time frame for the primaries tends to favor candidates who are already well-known
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as in getting
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
before vaccines were invented, people lived in fear of contracting polio
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as in shrinking
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
metal contracts at low temperatures
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as in compressing
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
contract the calf muscles in your legs
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as in bargaining
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
the farmer contracted for delivery of the hay by the first of July
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Recent Examples of contracting
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Anyone can fall ill after contracting the virus, but the risk of severe illness is higher for people who are younger than five or older than 65.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The disappearing chat feature is part of a Google Workspace suite that is accessible to about 26,000 employees and has been available in some form since the early 2010s, when the city began contracting with Google for email and other services, Magos said.
—Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Over the years, Cavuto has lived with multiple sclerosis and admitted to missing a few days of work due to contracting COVID-19 and having open heart surgery.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Isometric holds involve contracting a muscle while keeping its length constant.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
This would put them at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases.
—Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Plyometrics is a type of exercise that involves quickly stretching and contracting muscles to create explosive movements with bodyweight resistance, increasing muscle power.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Any viral outbreak poses a public health risk, particularly for children and older people who may be more vulnerable to contracting serious illnesses when affected.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for contracting
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Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue.—
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The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire.—
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The company continues to focus on expanding its compression services in unconventional resource plays across the U.S., with capital expenditures planned between $158 million and $182 million for 2025.—
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Their compression is also flattering for my backside and thighs since the thick fabric provides a subtle lift that accentuates my curves.—
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Schar and Duran had stretched for a loose ball and the Newcastle centre-half had slid in to win it, with Duran first catching him on the buttock and then in the small of the back.—
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Try setting aside an hour a week for an online course or catching a webinar.—
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By then, Penn State was already on its way to the Big Ten, with the Presidents of the league’s Universities agreeing in June 1990 to make the Nittany Lions the conference’s 11th school.—
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By halfway through the 2025 ceremony, the internet was pretty unanimous in agreeing that Glaser ate and left no crumbs.—
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The crossbody bag option, meanwhile, is less constricting and makes a stylish statement piece on top of any casual outfit.—
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But his refusal to adhere to facts isn’t constricting.—
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There’s a lot of fear right now, understandably, there’s been a ton of contraction in the business.—
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The British economy had recorded zero growth in the third quarter and lackluster monthly GDP data since then, with a 0.1% contraction in October and a 0.1% expansion in November.—
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Start with a squeeze or two, then taste and adjust as needed.—
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If that revenue figure falls dramatically, MLB teams may feel a real squeeze – one that could easily affect the roster construction of teams down the road.—
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While most attic designs count on vents to prevent condensation, Chasen’s didn’t.—
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Inspectors described instances of meat residue, mold, dripping condensation and even insects contaminating production areas.—
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“Contracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contracting. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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