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 said the Ferrari stock’s decline over the past year was due to value compression, not earnings or brand deterioration.
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Handy — who had nearly 150 screen credits to his name — died of a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to digital records from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Handy died as the result of a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to medical examiner records reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Now, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office has confirmed the actor died from a stab wound to the torso, as well as neck compression, meaning external force was applied to the neck, leading to a lack of oxygen.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Handy — who had nearly 150 screen credits to his name — died of a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to digital records from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Handy died as the result of a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to medical examiner records reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Now, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office has confirmed the actor died from a stab wound to the torso, as well as neck compression, meaning external force was applied to the neck, leading to a lack of oxygen.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 12 June 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
Noun
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Weakens a little when the contractions peak.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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One of the few signs of contraction in the Nevada labor economy came in government jobs, which fell over the past year, holding back what would have been an even stronger expansion.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Storing batteries in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to corrosion and damage over time.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The fabric absorbs condensation and doubles as a drink marker.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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The increase adds to the financial squeeze that many Americans are feeling as annual inflation in May topped 4% for the first time in three years, pushed up by the surge in fuel and other costs in the wake of the Iran war.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Meanwhile, destination outlet malls managed to hold steady despite the economic squeeze on working-class wallets.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Their victory comes despite the best efforts of Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), the head of the government contracting group Wardex, who has attempted to keep the existence of aliens hidden from the public.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The risk of a human contracting the disease is higher for people experiencing homelessness or living in a space with rats or animal urine, per the CDC.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 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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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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