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as in condensing
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 shrinking
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 compressing
Nicole Casperson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The technology stores energy by compressing carbon dioxide using electricity from the grid and later expanding the gas through a turbine to generate power when needed.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
In audio released of the 911 call after the attack, a person can be heard saying that an athlete was stabbed, and an Army veteran was compressing the wound.
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Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price , Brooke Taylor , Jasmine Baehr , Brie Stimson , Kelsie Cairns , Reagan Schroeder,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
In the new Hubble image, some of the gas on the outer edge of M88 can be seen compressing and piling up.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
Users can upload large video projects, raw photo libraries, design assets, or full client deliverables without splitting files or compressing them first.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
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Commercial loan onboarding is in beta with City National, compressing a process that used to require months of manual document review into something agents can handle end-to-end.
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Nicole Casperson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The technology stores energy by compressing carbon dioxide using electricity from the grid and later expanding the gas through a turbine to generate power when needed.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
In audio released of the 911 call after the attack, a person can be heard saying that an athlete was stabbed, and an Army veteran was compressing the wound.
—
Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price , Brooke Taylor , Jasmine Baehr , Brie Stimson , Kelsie Cairns , Reagan Schroeder,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
In the new Hubble image, some of the gas on the outer edge of M88 can be seen compressing and piling up.
—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
Users can upload large video projects, raw photo libraries, design assets, or full client deliverables without splitting files or compressing them first.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressing
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The office includes many of the architectural elements Wright was famous for, like the use of organic and local materials and compression and release.
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This downturn is attributed to price compression caused by an oversupply in cultivation markets, meaning lower prices despite stable sales volumes.
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By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.
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Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit.
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That has led to the country’s GDP shrinking by roughly 80% since 2013.
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California dunes are shrinking A new study shows California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes over the last 165 years, Daniella Segura reports.
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The cost of the pool renovation has risen to $16 million, federal contracting records show.
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If your area gets cold in the winter, store it to keep the resin from contracting and expanding and becoming weaker.
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While the expiration of the enhanced ACA subsidies made insurance more expensive for millions of consumers, experts say other health costs, such as prescription drugs, medical tests and hospital bills, are also squeezing consumers.
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Labor, rent, insurance, utilities, equipment and packaging are all squeezing already-thin margins.
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Authors on the study found that COVID vaccines were roughly 55% effective in preventing hospitalizations associated with the illness and about 50% effective in decreasing trips to emergency rooms or urgent care facilities.
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If one wanted to produce more offense by decreasing drag, mixing in some baseballs with lower seams wouldn’t hurt.
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Other research has shown the popular drugs might reduce heart disease and breast cancer that may be related to the weight loss, or a lowering of inflammation.
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That includes Germany’s temporary lowering of fuel taxes, which runs through June 30.
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Fans of the Albiceleste have been packing the restaurant, seeking a quick taste of home during the World Cup.
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Others receive cheap trinkets, packing material or nothing at all.
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“Compressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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