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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
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
There's no propulsion system, though there are attitude control thrusters using compressed nitrogen gas and a parachute system for reentry.
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David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The Wall Street firm is warning investors to be increasingly mindful of valuation risk for the stock market as a whole, where leadership is highly concentrated, artificial-intelligence spending is unprecedented and the equity risk premium is compressed to near historic levels.
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Adjective
Not everyone is going to be Curry Barker and develop a large audience that’s compressed and ready to watch their first film.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
There's no propulsion system, though there are attitude control thrusters using compressed nitrogen gas and a parachute system for reentry.
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David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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The accelerated consumption cycle has also compressed the window in which a title can generate revenue, with mid-tier content suffering most.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The Wall Street firm is warning investors to be increasingly mindful of valuation risk for the stock market as a whole, where leadership is highly concentrated, artificial-intelligence spending is unprecedented and the equity risk premium is compressed to near historic levels.
—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressed
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National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.
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This interview has been edited and condensed.
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
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Subscriptions shrunk, and 42% of theaters reported in 2024 that 30% or more of their subscribers had disappeared.
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Job postings shrank in industries such as healthcare, finance and tech, Tuesday’s report showed.
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Kimberli Pierce said her husband came home a hardened man.
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Strong integrity, without humility or collaboration, becomes rigidity—as seen in Steve Jobs, whose candor fueled innovation but hardened relationships.
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The performance uptick that Motorola squeezed from the 2026 Razr+ is minor at best, with results showing no significant year-over-year gains.
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There was Paris squeezed between meetings on a fleeting work trip.
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The twine constricted in its loop around my shoulder.
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No one is constricted to a static office environment.
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His comments are in stark contrast to some of the more tempered statements corporate CEOs have made about AI replacing human employees.
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Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design.
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Look for a dense melon that's heavy for its size because it'll be packed with more juice, more sugar and more flavor.
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Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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