Synonyms of compression

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezing
• condensing
• contraction
• condensation
• squeeze
• contracting
• constriction
• compaction
• consolidation
• telescoping
• compacting
• constricting
• concentration
• shortening
• curtailment
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• decreasing
• streamlining
• simplification
• lessening
• diminishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• decompression
• dispersion
• scattering
• inflation
• dissipation
• swelling
• dilation
• distension

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compression

The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

The city’s medical examiner later determined that a puncture wound found in the 41-year-old woman’s back and compression of her neck caused her death, which was ruled a homicide. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026

For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

In the tape of the 9-1-1 call, Randolph can be heard disregarding paramedic’s orders, giving Causse chest compressions even after he was instructed to not touch the body. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026