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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
Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Ignoring Vertical Space Keeping everything at eye level creates a compressed, horizontal feel that can make a small bathroom seem shorter and more confined.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Shockwaves are then formed as the exhaust gets compressed, expands, and compresses again.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Dow, Apple, Best Buy, and Lululemon all announced succession moves over the last few weeks, offering a compressed view of how boards are recalibrating leadership for 2026.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Ignoring Vertical Space Keeping everything at eye level creates a compressed, horizontal feel that can make a small bathroom seem shorter and more confined.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
If entry-level roles are compressed too aggressively, firms risk weakening their own talent pipelines.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Shockwaves are then formed as the exhaust gets compressed, expands, and compresses again.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
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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
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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The 1922 agreement that divided the water among the states doled out more than was actually flowing, and since 2000, the river has shrunk dramatically as climate change intensifies dry conditions in the Rocky Mountains.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Betz also pointed to Michigan's lower birth rates, which have shrunk the pool of 18-year-olds seeking a college education, a trend that heavily impacts small private institutions like Siena Heights.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Geneva coach Brad Wendell knew that Kastor’s slow start last season squeezed him out of the lineup.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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Market leadership remains constricted, according to Cameron Dawson, chief investment officer at NewEdge Wealth.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Joan of Arc armor in the form of hardened corsets, even breastplates, were built into a number of dresses.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
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Scrape off any hardened grease and wash it with soap and water before your next barbecue session.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 May 2026
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Stick to oil-packed for this recipe.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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On a gorgeous spring day, West Seventh Street in front of Grand Casino Arena was hopping Saturday afternoon, with a street party packed with enthusiastic Minnesota Wild fans anxiously awaiting the team’s first second-round home game in 12 years.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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At an optimal dosage of 10 g/L, the lag phase of hydrogen production decreased by about 50%, and the specific hydrogen yield increased by roughly 33%, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Wealthy Russians, Ukrainians, and northern Europeans snapped up properties, too—though visitors from the Russian-speaking world have decreased since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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