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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 shrank
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
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Todeschini also tested this version by launching a scale model of the dart from a tube using compressed gas.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
The resulting longitudinal pre-tensioning of the whole structure compressed the joints.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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Adjective
Difluoroethane is a gas often used in cans of compressed air, which can be huffed to produce a high, while alprazolam is the generic form of brand-name Xanax.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Todeschini also tested this version by launching a scale model of the dart from a tube using compressed gas.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Verb
There is literally no food waste but what cannot be used is dehydrated and compressed and taken back to Cape Town to be used as compost.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
The resulting longitudinal pre-tensioning of the whole structure compressed the joints.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressed
Adjective
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National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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The agency has shrunk roughly 25% in size since last year.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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That was dozens, eventually, hundreds of employees in a studio that had already shrunk during layoffs.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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As more families feel squeezed by rising costs and growing debt, credit counseling might offer a path forward.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Apply rooting hormone if desired, then wrap the area tightly with damp sphagnum moss that has been soaked for several hours and squeezed to remove any extra moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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When people are in such chronic states, their attention and decision-making is greatly constricted.—
Joan M. Cook,
Time,
12 May 2026
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The strait has been effectively closed off to traffic since the start of the Iran war in late February due to safety threats from Iranian military forces, which has constricted trade through the conduit and disrupted global energy markets.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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That means hardened infrastructure, redundant logistics, jointly developed air and missile defenses, more resilient energy systems, and upgrades to pipelines, ports, rail, and trade routes.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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Shockwave makes a catheter that emits localized sonic pressure waves to crack hardened plaque in arteries.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Best Amazon Memorial Day Fashion Sales Amazon’s fashion department is packed with deals on airy clothes, supportive shoes, and cute and functional accessories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Nebraska fans have packed Charles Schwab Field as the Cornhuskers (42-15) attempted to win their third consecutive Big Ten Tournament.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Meanwhile, fatalities have decreased for children.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Still, with audience fragmentation, shorter attention cycles and decreased attendance, placements need to be more iconic.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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