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
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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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shrinks
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With fewer women in assistant coaching roles, the pool of experienced candidates for head coaching positions naturally shrinks.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024 -
The multiple shrinks with the new TV deals kicking in for 2025-26.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Compresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compresses. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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