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as in condenses
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 shrinks
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 compresses
It will be covered with a secondary cylinder that will trap air and push out any approaching water, and the capsule itself is rimmed with a soft metal that compresses under pressure.
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Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Political uncertainty compresses multiple expansion during the lead-up to an election.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This downward motion compresses and warms the air in the lower atmosphere while simultaneously trapping heat rising from the Earth's surface, leading to heat waves.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The spas offer daily massages (included in your stay) as well as traditional masks, scrubs, compresses and wraps using local ingredients, such as coffee, cocoa and raw honey.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The weight of the bowling ball compresses the mattress, forming a dimple — matter tells space-time how to curve.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
Venture clienting compresses that timeline dramatically.
—Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Cool compresses can also provide some relief from itching, decreasing the urge to rub your eyes.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The ultra-portable Apple iPad Mini compresses the full tablet experience into a compact, durable build.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Political uncertainty compresses multiple expansion during the lead-up to an election.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This downward motion compresses and warms the air in the lower atmosphere while simultaneously trapping heat rising from the Earth's surface, leading to heat waves.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The spas offer daily massages (included in your stay) as well as traditional masks, scrubs, compresses and wraps using local ingredients, such as coffee, cocoa and raw honey.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The weight of the bowling ball compresses the mattress, forming a dimple — matter tells space-time how to curve.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
Venture clienting compresses that timeline dramatically.
—Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Cool compresses can also provide some relief from itching, decreasing the urge to rub your eyes.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The ultra-portable Apple iPad Mini compresses the full tablet experience into a compact, durable build.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compresses
Verb
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Over-the-Rhine condenses the history of America into several square blocks.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Belmont says the facility would generate enough heat to raise nighttime temperatures by eight to 12 degrees, irrevocably shifting the dew point, the temperature at which water condenses.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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As measurement gets stricter and the watchers get better at catching what slips, the pool of gas that can clear the bar shrinks — and intensity figures shaped by satellite data help decide who is in the pool and who is left holding cargoes nobody in Brussels will touch.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Once a swarm launches and organizes, effective mission time shrinks even further.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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View gallery - 10 images Intended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Even Zach Cherry squeezes plenty from his part as the dealership’s manager, who grows loudly resentful when Nate seems more emotionally invested in his biological children than coworkers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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This stress response constricts blood vessels and accelerates heart rate, which can contribute to blood pressure spikes.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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The coldness of the water constricts arteries, requiring the heart to work harder than normal to function.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Compresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compresses. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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