COMPRESSED Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

compressed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of compressed

as in compacted

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

compressed

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in shrank

to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter the substance can compress under pressure

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of compressed

Adjective

Each generation of tape (currently Gen 10) has seen meaningful increases in both compressed and uncompressed storage limits. — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026 Those choices, made early, are what move a business from a compressed margin toward a software-grade one. — Mala Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

They are made from the partial remains of tens and sometimes hundreds of thousands of individuals’ cremated remains that have been pulverized into fine ash before being compressed into sculptures. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Since each one is dried and compressed, the 48-sponge stack fits in the palm of my hand (and inside my kitchen drawer, too). — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compressed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressed

Adjective

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

Verb

This conversation has been condensed, edited, and translated.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
Finally, the wind seemed to permanently lie down, though storm clouds still haunted the horizon, forcing the sunset to squeeze beneath them, its rays condensed into a lurid, painterly slash.

— Heidi Julavits, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of condensed

Verb

Whether DeSantis’ redistricting effort delivers for Republicans Florida’s new congressional maps shrunk the number of Democratic-leaning seats from eight to four.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
The actuators push a piston with pressurized oil, much like the arm of an excavator, only shrunk down.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of shrank

Adjective

Deficient calcification sometimes occurs naturally, but biologists suspect vitamin D deficiency when teeth are regularly stratified by layers of hardened and soft dentin.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
O’Brien’s Ted Keegan is a father, farmer and military veteran — a hardened man who’s spent much of his life following orders and keeping secrets.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardened

Verb

This business, which covers the manufacture and distribution of medical, surgical and lab products (rather than drugs), had faced pressure from tariffs and now is being squeezed by elevated petroleum costs.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Bake potato halves until very tender when squeezed and skin is wrinkled and crisp, 20–25 minutes.

— Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of squeezed

Verb

Finally, though our downtime isn’t constricted by a 12+ hour work day—in many cases, at least—our attention has been fracked by companies that prefer to bleed us slow.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Institutional reforms, including the professionalization of government bureaucracies at the federal and local levels, slowly constricted these political machines until the last holdout in Chicago succumbed by the late 1970s.

— Kenneth Greene, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of constricted

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

Verb

The 76ers are more likely to treat their opponents like a speed bag, sending blow after blow with a deep roster packed with past, current and future All-Stars.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Older children have the Palace Arcade next door, a separate hangout packed with games consoles and arcade machines.

— Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of packed

Browse Nearby Words

compress

compressed

compresses

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of compressed

adjective

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

wabi-sabi

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes