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
Analysts on the company's quarterly call Tuesday were concerned about lackluster growth internationally and margin compression that was more in line with competitors.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 26 May 2026
At the rear, there’s a KYB shock with a 50-mm piston with high- and low-speed compression adjustment, rebound adjustment, and adjustable preload.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
The Spanx Supersmooth SoftStretch Full-length Leggings offer light compression, creating an overall smoothing effect.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The compression generates heat that can exceed 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit (~1,900 degrees Celsius).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 26 May 2026
At the rear, there’s a KYB shock with a 50-mm piston with high- and low-speed compression adjustment, rebound adjustment, and adjustable preload.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
The Spanx Supersmooth SoftStretch Full-length Leggings offer light compression, creating an overall smoothing effect.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The compression generates heat that can exceed 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit (~1,900 degrees Celsius).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
Noun
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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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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Fears around a potential SaaSpocalypse erased more than $1 trillion in SaaS market capitalization in February alone, as investors began pricing in a structural contraction across the sector.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Davenport blames it on the business’s contraction.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Use place mats or tablecloths on your kitchen table to keep food spills, condensation from drinks, and utensils from marring or staining the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Instead of waiting for condensation to evaporate (or wiping it with your hand and leaving streaks), keep a microfiber cloth nearby.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
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The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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For even more flavor, add the zest of a lemon, lime, or orange, or a squeeze of any of their juice.—
Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Federal contracting data show that the Virginia firm Terra Site Constructors has been awarded roughly $60 million in contracts from the National Park Service to complete work on the various fountain rehabilitation projects across the city.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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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With all the news on declining alcohol consumption and the constriction of craft beer, McEfee is optimistic Balance will have its place.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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