Synonyms of compresses

compresses

verb

present tense third-person singular of compress

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condenses
• squeezes
• consolidates
• constricts
• packs
• crams
• collapses
• simplifies
• narrows (down)
• capsules
• compacts
• capsulizes
• shortens
• telescopes
• constringes
• contracts
• curtails
• abbreviates
• shrinks
• abridges
• decreases
• concentrates
• jams
• downsizes
• boils down
• streamlines
• diminishes
• jam-packs
• crowds
• lessens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expands
• opens
• decompresses
• dilates
• disperses
• dissipates
• scatters
• inflates
• outstretches
• swells
• outspreads
• distends

2

as in shrinks

to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter

the substance can compress under pressure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrinks
• condenses
• constricts
• decreases
• collapses
• flattens
• contracts
• diminishes
• withdraws
• shrivels
• lessens
• retreats
• dries up
• recedes
• withers
• deflates
• wilts
• dwindles
• abates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expands
• swells
• increases
• grows
• accumulates
• inflates
• snowballs
• balloons
• puffs (up)
• balloons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compresses

In agentic environments, though, the interval between anomaly and action compresses to near zero. — Jay Limburn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The consumer version compresses that same idea into a ring, watch or app. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

Removing Hawaii, a significant outlier, compresses the data even further. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

The system first creates a magnetized plasma, then rapidly compresses it with a lithium liner. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

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

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