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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
Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Tanenbaum also questioned Duckett's other claim that challenged the constitutionality of the death warrant signed by DeSantis and set a compressed schedule for post-conviction proceedings.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Tony Zhang, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
As the air subsides, it is compressed, which warms it up.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The pitch competition was a compressed version of the real world, where founders had minutes to persuade judges that their solution can transform a system that currently sends enormous volumes of textiles to landfill, while brands face mounting pressure to prove progress.
—Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Tanenbaum also questioned Duckett's other claim that challenged the constitutionality of the death warrant signed by DeSantis and set a compressed schedule for post-conviction proceedings.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
While the valuation has compressed meaningfully, the company’s weakening growth profile and persistent underperformance suggest the market may still be adjusting to a lower-quality earnings outlook.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
As the air subsides, it is compressed, which warms it up.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressed
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The following interview excerpts have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Layoffs that year shrunk the payroll to just 62 of the formerly 158 employees and threw the future of fairgrounds into question.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nothing directly came from these meetings, at least nothing that shrunk the project.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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As a result, many consumers are feeling squeezed.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The only family in his murals was the one squeezed atop the lintel.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Part of the challenge for vessels and any potential ship-escorting operations through the Strait of Hormuz is that the room to maneuver is highly constricted.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Oil supplies have been constricted due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing costs to soar.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ann Dowd reprises her role as the hardened Aunt Lydia, who pairs two teenagers, Agnes (Chase Infiniti) and Daisy (Lucy Halliday), in a friendship that will change the course of history.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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The sand mound in question is reportedly approximately 108 feet tall, made of hardened sand rather than bedrock.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The script is packed with Easter eggs and cultural callbacks.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Crowds packed the white sands of Fort Lauderdale beach Saturday for day two of the three-day Tortuga Music Festival.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Adding in exercise was linked with a 46% decreased risk of death from any cause, according to the study.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The less experienced Tyler Kolek’s playing time decreased as well as the squad returned to full health.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Georgia has similar ambitions, if a tad more tempered.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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