compressed
adjective
com·pressed
kəm-ˈprest 
also ˈkäm-ˌprest
1
: pressed together : reduced in size or volume (as by pressure)
2
: flattened as though subjected to compression:
a
: flattened laterally
petioles compressed
b
: narrow from side to side and deep in a dorsoventral direction
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In his side pack, officers found 50 grams of compressed fentanyl, $1,126 in cash, and a revolver.
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Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
In sectors such as healthcare, compressed timelines heighten the pressure to innovate without compromising safety, security or privacy.
—Ed Gaudet, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The work is scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2026 season, a compressed timeline for construction.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
If necessary, blow the blades with compressed air to dislodge stubborn buildup.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
In sectors such as healthcare, compressed timelines heighten the pressure to innovate without compromising safety, security or privacy.
—Ed Gaudet, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The work is scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2026 season, a compressed timeline for construction.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
If necessary, blow the blades with compressed air to dislodge stubborn buildup.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compressed
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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