COMPRESSES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

compresses

verb

present tense third-person singular of compress

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 Sitting for hours on end compresses joints and reduces circulation of synovial fluid, the body’s natural joint lubricant. —

Dana Santas, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 The Great Flattening Of SaaS AI compresses time. —

Ankur Shah, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 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. —

Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 15 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

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Prioritise, which uses AI to surface your most important notifications first, and Summarise, which condenses long chat threads into a quick summary without opening the app.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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