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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
PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Sturm has repeatedly noted the difficulty of the compressed schedule.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
When that happens, the refrigerant evaporates and gets compressed at a very high pressure–typically several hundred pounds per square inch.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The top filter isn’t easily removable for cleaning, but it can still be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or compressed air as required.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Sturm has repeatedly noted the difficulty of the compressed schedule.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
However, by integrating emerging technologies into the existing CMOS platform, the process in our research is significantly compressed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
When that happens, the refrigerant evaporates and gets compressed at a very high pressure–typically several hundred pounds per square inch.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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His remarks have been edited and condensed.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The gap from first to the rest of the field shrunk ever-so-slightly last week.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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As some contract employers attempted to be as transparent as possible, NASA's communication efforts with its own workforce shrank over the course of the year.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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But there's also concern that these programs, some funded by private donations and not used to such demand, will be financially squeezed.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, a Philadelphia food bank, told USA TODAY that food banks are already squeezed by federal funding cuts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Without them, revenue constricted, theaters closed and staff were laid off.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the faux leather material has some give, so your foot won’t feel constricted.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Against armored targets, the outer jacket is stripped away upon impact, allowing the hardened steel core to penetrate alone.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The extruder gears and rods are made from hardened steel, which resists wear.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Also, a through-line of the episode is that one of the stews discovered that someone had packed and brought a cucumber with them, the reason for which remains a mystery.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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This bestseller from Afloral is eight feet long and is packed with double the volume of other fake garlands.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Silver There was a time when owning silver was a rite of passage and, while its panache has decreased in recent year, there's still inherent value in this precious metal.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased joint mobility.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The zoo said the breached panel was composed of three layers of tempered glass.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
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The tempered glass top won’t break with regular wear and tear and holds up to 75 pounds.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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