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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
This compresses the heart and keeps blood flowing until the heart restarts or professional help arrives.
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New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Circana’s Liquid Mix compresses that cycle to minutes, vastly improving how brands can respond to market signals.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If the premium compresses, new deals get harder, refinancing costs rise, conversions and warrant exercises add supply, and loans secured by crypto can demand more collateral at the worst moment.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Boltz-2 compresses research and development cycles that once consumed immense time and cost, speeding up the whole process.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Circana’s Liquid Mix compresses that cycle to minutes, vastly improving how brands can respond to market signals.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If the premium compresses, new deals get harder, refinancing costs rise, conversions and warrant exercises add supply, and loans secured by crypto can demand more collateral at the worst moment.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Boltz-2 compresses research and development cycles that once consumed immense time and cost, speeding up the whole process.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compresses
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This rising air cools and condenses into clouds and thunderstorms, releasing latent heat that fuels further development.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The air revitalization system condenses moisture from the cabin air – primarily water vapor from sweat and exhalation – into liquid water.—
Berrin Tansel,
The Conversation,
30 July 2025
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As the images progress, the left pupil shrinks to a narrow black speck while the right eye remains normally dilated, giving the feline an unmistakably lopsided expression.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the number of humanities students shrinks, the proportion of those who come from the upper 1% is rising fast.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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View gallery - 9 images The Cabana tiny house squeezes a lot of house into a length of just 20 ft (6 m).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
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As the video goes on, Jelly Roll playfully squeezes Bunnie's backside and the two share a kiss.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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If Weiler’s construction provides the opportunity to see a series of fine actors at work with delicate tête-à-têtes, the neatness of the structure constricts some of the feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Compresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compresses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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