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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
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
That concentration makes capture relatively straightforward by routing the exhaust through chemical scrubbers, binding the CO2, compressing and storing it underground.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
But Grok’s issues are not the result of a novel algorithm behaving in novel ways so much as an algorithm compressing and refracting all of the worst tendencies of the internet in very predictable forms.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Unlike regular audio formats like MP3 and AAC, which remove certain details while compressing an audio file, the lossless format preserves every detail from the original recording.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Competition is another factor, as traditional banks and fintechs may intensify share battles, compressing margins.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yet the league did not extend the overall calendar, compressing more games into the same timeframe.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Multiple doctors recommended that White get surgery to remove part of the bone that was compressing her nerves.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Pretty strong bid in Treasurys today, compressing yields by 4-5bp across the curve.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
This set is crafted out of a durable ripstop nylon material that’s squishy and flexible and works great at compressing even bulkier clothing like sweaters and jeans.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
That concentration makes capture relatively straightforward by routing the exhaust through chemical scrubbers, binding the CO2, compressing and storing it underground.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
But Grok’s issues are not the result of a novel algorithm behaving in novel ways so much as an algorithm compressing and refracting all of the worst tendencies of the internet in very predictable forms.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Unlike regular audio formats like MP3 and AAC, which remove certain details while compressing an audio file, the lossless format preserves every detail from the original recording.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Competition is another factor, as traditional banks and fintechs may intensify share battles, compressing margins.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yet the league did not extend the overall calendar, compressing more games into the same timeframe.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Multiple doctors recommended that White get surgery to remove part of the bone that was compressing her nerves.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Pretty strong bid in Treasurys today, compressing yields by 4-5bp across the curve.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressing
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The curriculum was meant to make up for lost learning by condensing two academic years into one, having students focus on just the core content of each subject.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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The module delivers up to 2,070 FP4 teraflops of AI compute within a 130 W power envelope, effectively condensing server-grade AI horsepower into a form factor for robots and autonomous machines.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The country’s declining birthrate means a shrinking workforce saddled with supporting a swelling elderly population.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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But in recent years, America has often stopped looking like the global hegemon and started looking like a shrinking superpower.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Carroll athletes also have access to new recovery tools, including a room with compression boots and another stocked with Legendary Foods products — the company donates about $4,000 worth of protein products each week.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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The call-taker counted out loud with them to help keep the chest compressions at a steady pace.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Record high inflation and a weak yen are also squeezing households and driving up living costs.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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All the while, overall streaming growth has slowed in recent years, squeezing artists’ margins even further.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Remove jewelry or constricting clothing quickly, before any swelling begins.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Relationships that feel financially or emotionally constricting may feel harder to ignore now.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Sep. 2025
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Nichole Atallah, a partner who specializes in labor and government contracting at the law firm PilieroMazza, said the general rule is that contract workers aren’t made whole after a shutdown.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the meeting, school board member Danny Espino proposed contracting with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings, based in Tallahassee, which uses administrative law judges to hear challenges to traffic citations virtually.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shop even more clothes and shoes worth packing, up to 75 percent off, ahead.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Add onion slices in one layer, packing tightly.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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John McAdorey / Shutterstock file Flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport faced delays of around 30 minutes late Tuesday afternoon, but the delay times were decreasing, the FAA said.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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It can be tuned to match your weight and riding style simply by increasing or decreasing the air pressure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Compressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressing. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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