How to Use compression in a Sentence

compression

noun
  • Your compression faucet should now be leakproof and good as new.
    Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 30 June 2023
  • The first is compression, the same work, faster.
    Alexandra Smyth, Fortune, 16 May 2026
  • At around $3 per pair, these compression socks are a steal.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Chest compressions saved my life.
    Michele Gile, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Keep your compression socks clean.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Crew-length compression socks are the way to go this season.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • The compression has not changed what the order book is telling you.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • Slip on a pair of compression socks before your flight.
    Katie Way, SELF, 19 Dec. 2025
  • He was seen without a knee brace or compression sleeve.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
  • Then some air compression treatment on his legs paired with some video game golf.
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • For me, that means a few turns of preload, and some extra front and rear compression.
    Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Of course, even the best compression cubes aren’t magic.
    Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The phone pocket in the compression shorts is also a nice idea.
    Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The trash bag lessens the abrasion on the dry compression sack and extends its life.
    Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 17 Feb. 2021
  • This set of two compression cubes is ideal for anyone who doesn’t need a large set.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Twin lines of sweat form on his shirt above and below his compression bandage.
    Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Wear these compression pants from Nike while training and more.
    Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Look for compression panels and folded seams that hold shape when stuffed.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The rookie was wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg….
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by nerve compression in the wrist.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 May 2022
  • The rope wraps around the pool, functioning as the compression strap did.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 July 2025
  • Waist-high stockings offer full-length compression from the foot to the hip.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • The writer’s many gifts do not include compression on this scale.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2022
  • The compression features will also help cut down on bulk.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Perfect for my mermaid dress, just the right amount of compression.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The modular compression straps help keep your clothes in place (and makes more room).
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • It’s called lossy compression because some of the data are lost.
    Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The call-taker counted out loud with them to help keep the chest compressions at a steady pace.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
  • This means most of the compression occurred in the middle.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This set of compression packing cubes.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025

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