COMPRESSED Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

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as in compacted

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verb

past tense of compress

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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PrismML is releasing two compressed versions of the model for free. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Under sustained acceleration, leadership teams frequently start operating within more compressed decision cycles where immediate demands dominate attention and time for reflection gradually shrinks. — Bypaul L. Gunn, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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There, a holiday somewhere hot and indistinct, the only clear memory compressed into the feeling of rough grains of sand studding her feet. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 That said, my voice sounds slightly distant, echoey, and compressed. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compressed

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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

Definition of compacted

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Not only was this World Cup in Qatar played at the ‘wrong’ time of the year to avoid the summer heat, but it was also condensed into a shorter-than-usual timeframe, so maybe rest ahead of the final was particularly vital.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of condensed

Verb

The bank’s workforce has shrunk by 79,000 people over the past six years.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Florida’s working-age population — those between 18 and 64 — is estimated to have shrunk between 2023 and 2025, reducing the size of the state’s workforce, according to recent projections from the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of shrank

Adjective

Graham's kind is the common one, driven by age, blood pressure, and hardened arteries.

— Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 13 July 2026
If your engine still has original, non-hardened valve seats and is driven under load or at highway speeds, using a lead substitute additive can help reduce valve seat wear.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

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Tournament football isn’t generally conducive to pressing, with so many matches squeezed into such a short window, and without the cohesion that comes from club sides training together for months.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
My problem is the kart path along the road has 3 or so feet of grass between it and the road, then suddenly the grass narrows and is eventually gone before going over the bridge and everything is squeezed together.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of squeezed

Adjective

His comments are in stark contrast to some of the more tempered statements corporate CEOs have made about AI replacing human employees.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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.

— Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026

Definition of tempered

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In Citrus County, where a small town was slated to play host to Florida’s first hyperscale data center, opponents of the project packed the commission and exceeded its overflow room, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Strawberries are packed with vitamins and nutrients that contribute to your overall health.

— Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026

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