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as in condensing
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 shrinking
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 compressing
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yet the league did not extend the overall calendar, compressing more games into the same timeframe.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Multiple doctors recommended that White get surgery to remove part of the bone that was compressing her nerves.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Pretty strong bid in Treasurys today, compressing yields by 4-5bp across the curve.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Instead of storing electricity in chemical form, the CO2 Battery stores it by compressing carbon dioxide gas into a liquid.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This looming deadline has triggered a blitz of development, compressing years of growth into a sprint.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Researchers have likewise been devising special-purpose tools for compressing genomic data, with new ones popping up in the academic literature about once a month.
—Dmitri Pavlichin, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Aug. 2018
Noun
Competition is another factor, as traditional banks and fintechs may intensify share battles, compressing margins.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yet the league did not extend the overall calendar, compressing more games into the same timeframe.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Multiple doctors recommended that White get surgery to remove part of the bone that was compressing her nerves.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Pretty strong bid in Treasurys today, compressing yields by 4-5bp across the curve.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Instead of storing electricity in chemical form, the CO2 Battery stores it by compressing carbon dioxide gas into a liquid.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This looming deadline has triggered a blitz of development, compressing years of growth into a sprint.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Researchers have likewise been devising special-purpose tools for compressing genomic data, with new ones popping up in the academic literature about once a month.
—Dmitri Pavlichin, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Aug. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressing
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The module delivers up to 2,070 FP4 teraflops of AI compute within a 130 W power envelope, effectively condensing server-grade AI horsepower into a form factor for robots and autonomous machines.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Plans call for condensing the college’s Boise operations into an eight-story office building on the northwest corner of Main Street and Whitewater Park Boulevard.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, cotton is prone to shrinking and fading in the wash.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, states with shrinking industries or out-migration trends have seen hours stagnate or fall.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bieber wore a pair of white briefs, a silver necklace and a single compression sock, and tagged his pals in the post, using three pink double heart emojis as the caption.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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If TPUs offer similar performance at better economics, Nvidia risks margin compression.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That could be due to tariffs squeezing automakers, disincentivizing them from giving discounts.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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This could be done by either squeezing the regular season even tighter with more midweek fixtures or putting the Wembley final back a week.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The silhouette of Gomez’s dress was formfitting without being constricting, emphasizing slight movement and fabric mobility.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cities also have lot size minimums constricting the number of homes that can be built, speakers said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Before the employee approves, a contracting agent built into the same workflow recognizes that the supplier has not fulfilled its sustainable sourcing obligations, which could expose the company to reputational risk and stiff fines.—
Monish Darda,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mills has denied wrongdoing in the contracting matter, according to Politico.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For snacks and sandwiches, try packing them in a reusable silicone bag like Stasher (from $11).—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coaxing summer-flowering annuals to flower in fall is hit and miss as nutrient availability is dwindling and hours of daylight are decreasing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Compressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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