as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compression of a long, complicated story into a two-hour movie is never easy
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Recent Examples of compression
The compression generates heat that can exceed 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit (~1,900 degrees Celsius).
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
This compression shifts the competitive baseline.
—Harvard Business Review, 19 May 2026
The first is compression, the same work, faster.
—Alexandra Smyth, Fortune, 16 May 2026
This compression of the purchase funnel is now the defining characteristic of modern fashion commerce, separating market leaders from those struggling to keep pace.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
This compression shifts the competitive baseline.
—Harvard Business Review, 19 May 2026
The first is compression, the same work, faster.
—Alexandra Smyth, Fortune, 16 May 2026
This compression of the purchase funnel is now the defining characteristic of modern fashion commerce, separating market leaders from those struggling to keep pace.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
Noun
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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But for all its utility, ordinary squeezing is a relatively simple, second-order effect.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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By 2027, software developers are expected to see a 3% job contraction due to AI coding capabilities, according to Labor Automation Forecasting Hub by Metaculus, a popular website where forecasters predict how AI will reshape the workforce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Wall sits build lower-body endurance, stability, and isometric strength through sustained muscle contraction without movement.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
19 May 2026
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These surfaces become especially slick in areas prone to moisture or condensation, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Don’t forget to clean the drip tray underneath the spout and the slide-out tray that catches condensation.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Rojas followed with a single on a hit-and-run to send Rizzo to third, and then sophomore Ander Elorriaga executed a perfect squeeze bunt on a 2-2 delivery by Aiden Carey to score Rizzo.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Has there even been ONE squeeze bunt in Major League Baseball this season?—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Officials said restructuring these into multiple contracts allows for greater competition within the contracting community and would speed up the entire process.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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It’s designed to diffuse special-interest power and eliminate politics from municipal hiring, firing and contracting.—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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While Gold concurred that the ports will not be significantly impacted by the Iran war, the rising fuel costs due to the constriction of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could eventually effect retailers and consumers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lungs Starting at around 9,000 feet, your lungs may begin to swell due to a constriction of blood vessels, which can cause fluid to leak and accumulate.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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