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
Mago began chest compressions while Pisowicz applied defibrillator patches from the AED kit to the dummy’s chest.
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
With three overlapping compression zones and seven intensity levels, the Go also connects via Bluetooth to the Hyperice app.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
Hyperice: $899 Picture the recovery power of compression boots, but on the go.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
This foot massager combines shiatsu-style kneading and air compression to better your circulation.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
With three overlapping compression zones and seven intensity levels, the Go also connects via Bluetooth to the Hyperice app.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
Hyperice: $899 Picture the recovery power of compression boots, but on the go.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
This foot massager combines shiatsu-style kneading and air compression to better your circulation.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
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Wilson has spent 12 years at the helm of the foundation that has seen significant growth in recent years despite the headwinds of the global pandemic, long actors and writers strikes in 2023 and the contraction in Hollywood’s core business of TV and film.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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That marked the fastest annual contraction since before Covid-19 spread around the world in 2020, stalling or even revering progress on many metrics, such as women’s labor force participation, in some countries.—
Josie Cox,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Additionally, wet windows can accumulate condensation overnight, potentially ruining your hard work.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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Because there’s not as much condensation flowing through the air conditioner, researchers haven’t noticed as many microbes brewing on AC units there, Peccia notes.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 June 2025
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The Rays had runners on third and first after Jake Mangum was hit by a Megill pitch and Matt Thaiss singled, which an out later set up Walls’ squeeze bunt, pushing it toward first base allowing Mangum to score.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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The ’89 Cubs had 39 comebacks wins that season, while Zimmer managed by his gut, ordering squeeze bunts with the bases loaded and a triple-steal with a pitcher batting.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Related Articles While these designers might be looking to adolescence — from drawing on upbringings spent among lions and tigers in South Africa to fighting against the constrictions of adulthood by refusing to grow up — there’s no Peter Pan syndrome here.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Sitting, on the other hand, creates bends and constrictions in the blood vessels of the legs.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
19 May 2025
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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