compressive
adjective
com·pres·sive
kəm-ˈpre-siv 
1
: of or relating to compression
2
: tending to compress
compressively
adverb
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Unlike the lightweight, high-stretch Align leggings, these tights offer a more supportive and compressive fit.
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Neha Tandon, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
As the days get shorter and colder, this is also the perfect time of year to upgrade your winter running gear for waterproof, warmer, brighter, or more compressive clothing to tackle the colder winter months.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
However, the tight, compressive fit around the ribcage may cause discomfort or back spillage, so be sure to get the right size.
—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
The compressive fit maintained its shape throughout testing — no sagging at the knees or stretching out in other areas by day's end.
—L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Neha Tandon, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
As the days get shorter and colder, this is also the perfect time of year to upgrade your winter running gear for waterproof, warmer, brighter, or more compressive clothing to tackle the colder winter months.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
However, the tight, compressive fit around the ribcage may cause discomfort or back spillage, so be sure to get the right size.
—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
The compressive fit maintained its shape throughout testing — no sagging at the knees or stretching out in other areas by day's end.
—L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Compressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressive. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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