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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
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 1 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
Some of our favorite compression packing cubes on the market, these Bagsmart cubes free up to 60 percent extra packing space in your luggage by compressing the excess air out of your clothes.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Imagine taking a huge cloud of gas, and compressing much of that material down into just a few clumps that were much smaller in physical size.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
The coaches association wants to fix this by ending conference championship games and compressing the break between the end of the regular season and the start of the playoff.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Machine learning has been around for compressing content to high-res content.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Meetings can also be structured with dedicated public comment sessions for major issues, rather than compressing everything into a single format.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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The technology can help with due diligence and integration, compressing what was once a long process into one that customers might not notice.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 1 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
Some of our favorite compression packing cubes on the market, these Bagsmart cubes free up to 60 percent extra packing space in your luggage by compressing the excess air out of your clothes.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Imagine taking a huge cloud of gas, and compressing much of that material down into just a few clumps that were much smaller in physical size.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
The coaches association wants to fix this by ending conference championship games and compressing the break between the end of the regular season and the start of the playoff.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Machine learning has been around for compressing content to high-res content.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Meetings can also be structured with dedicated public comment sessions for major issues, rather than compressing everything into a single format.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressing
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Frank Lloyd Wright called this compression and release.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The 5x telephoto gives you a very pleasing compression and doubles as a macro shooter (right image in the above collage).—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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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.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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That matters even more now because AI tools are summarizing, comparing and condensing information before a call happens.—
Michael Fox,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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But he was quickly stopped by police, in the latest sign of the city's shrinking freedom of expression.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Africa’s bargaining power is rising just as its fiscal space is shrinking.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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This process takes a customer from initial proposal through contracting, fulfillment, invoicing, and revenue recognition.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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In April, the agency revealed a multi-year national contracting opportunity to embed AI skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs, including new tracks in roles that directly build, manage, or apply AI tools.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Carting around unhappy campers in 100-degree weather and squeezing work into a shorter window is not exactly being poolside with a marg.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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The defense is disciplined, squeezing pressure from its trio of wings.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Over time, the theory goes, this will disrupt the reproduction cycle, thereby increasing competition and decreasing the overall population.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 360 shares of DOV, decreasing its weighting in the portfolio to about 2% from 3%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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However, most others require a lowering of expectations and full use of something almost all humans lack — patience.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Part of the lowering of the times is about improvements in training, nutrition and technique.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling for even more vacation-ready finds that’ll make packing for summer trips a whole lot easier — and, more importantly, far less expensive.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Originally a sweet rice fritter served with café au lait, Muhammad turned it savory, packing his batter with salmon for a more substantial bite.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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“Compressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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