as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compression of a long, complicated story into a two-hour movie is never easy
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Recent Examples of compression
The compression straps pressed all my clothing down flat, and the mesh divider housed loose items like undergarments and bikinis.
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Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
That’s why compression schemes to reduce the data volumes are critical.
—Sam Mugel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Balls with compression of 90 and higher are suitable for advanced players.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition to being both lightweight and quick drying, the material also provides gentle compression for an overall smooth appearance.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
That’s why compression schemes to reduce the data volumes are critical.
—Sam Mugel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Balls with compression of 90 and higher are suitable for advanced players.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition to being both lightweight and quick drying, the material also provides gentle compression for an overall smooth appearance.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
Noun
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As with all garden hoses, the expansion and contraction caused by freezing and thawing can damage the materials over time.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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By focusing on dollar stability rather than manipulating interest rates, the Fed could end inflation without causing economic contraction.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That is certainly the case with the chemtrails conspiracy theory, which is based on the premise that aircraft condensation trails, or contrails, contain chemicals for weather modification, controlling citizens’ brains or even biological warfare.—
Ramishah Maruf, Brandon Miller,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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This keeps the fluids circulating and boils off water that may accumulate in the oil from condensation when the engine sits for a while.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Serve the dish hot with a generous squeeze of lemon.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Beyond the financial squeeze, food choices reflect something deeper—what people crave, what feels comforting, and what still feels like a splurge even when budgets are tight.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a constriction of his respiratory airways on Friday, akin to an asthma attack, renewing concerns over his well-being.—
Crispian Balmer,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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How To Treat Feline Asthma Common asthma treatment focuses on managing inflammation and preventing airway constriction through medications and environmental control, according to Richardson.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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