as in compacted
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as in condensed
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
a science textbook that compresses a lot of information about human reproduction into a few short chapters
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as in shrunk
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
the substance can compress under pressure
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Recent Examples of compressed
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
On the demand side, the Indian government has aggressively pushed policies that favor vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), a derivative of liquified natural gas (LNG).
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
Since then, digital transformation, steep competition and our collective appetite for innovation have dramatically compressed the product life cycle.
—Keith Yandell, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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The company enjoyed a hybrid work model with flexible and compressed working hours well before COVID-19, helping to understand and accommodate their employees' lives outside of work.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
On the demand side, the Indian government has aggressively pushed policies that favor vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), a derivative of liquified natural gas (LNG).
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
But with the air briefly trapped in a small space beneath the wing and the surface, it gets compressed, increasing the pressure below the wing and generating extra lift.
—New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
Since then, digital transformation, steep competition and our collective appetite for innovation have dramatically compressed the product life cycle.
—Keith Yandell, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity and length.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Inevitably, the community has shrunk.Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
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That has shrunken dramatically and been taken over by a lot of younger consumers.James Manso, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Inevitably, the community has shrunk.Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
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In video of one such photo shoot, the cub — smaller than a house cat — shrank back from the loud voices around him.Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Find it on Amazon These Glass Coffee Tables Is Built to Last Made from durable, tempered glass, this funky side table is going to look fantastic in your living room or even next to your bed.Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
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Not everyone is convinced that Trump, known for a lifetime of inflammatory words on race, immigration and more, will be able to sustain a tempered tone, despite its potential value in reaching some voters who have been put off by his rhetoric.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Verdict: The Ultimate Mini Desktop Improved inside and out with the arrival of M4 silicon, the 2024 Mac mini is not only Apple's best compact Mac to date but the best mini desktop, period.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Using the 16-Inch MacBook Pro: The Most Specialized MacBook Primarily a desktop replacement or workstation, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is surprisingly dense if you’re otherwise used to tossing around a lithe MacBook Air.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Reading this dense yet miraculously seductive book becomes an experience like Hans Castorp’s interlude on the mountain.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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