COMPRESSION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

compression

noun

kəm-ˈpre-shən

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 medical examiner said 44-year-old Gregorio Calihua-Mantiel died of ligature compression of his neck. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026 With a medium compression level, Bombas Everyday compression socks are perfect for travelers who want something effective and supportive, but not so tight to the point of potential discomfort. —

Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026 This approach echoes the idea of compression and release in architecture, where a smaller or more intimate space heightens the experience of moving into a larger room. —

Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026 According to an arrest form, detectives went to the apartment and saw Otero walking inside with a patient who was wearing a black robe and compression socks. —

Bri Buckley, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compression

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Noun

Concacaf is not the only confederation squeezing games into FIFA windows around the club calendar.

— Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025