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 data tracking this real-wage compression measures households that still have a steady wage stream.
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Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The rings arise because the metal softens as the can compresses, then stiffens, then compresses and stiffens again, repeating the pattern until the compression is complete—akin to something called homoclinic snaking.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
If damp places are unavoidable, try compression or vacuum bags and a plastic bin with a lid.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Once stacking is complete, a compression structure will apply downward precompression to the module stack.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
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Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The rings arise because the metal softens as the can compresses, then stiffens, then compresses and stiffens again, repeating the pattern until the compression is complete—akin to something called homoclinic snaking.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
If damp places are unavoidable, try compression or vacuum bags and a plastic bin with a lid.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Once stacking is complete, a compression structure will apply downward precompression to the module stack.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
Noun
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But for all its utility, ordinary squeezing is a relatively simple, second-order effect.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Concacaf is not the only confederation squeezing games into FIFA windows around the club calendar.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With additional contractions, the calf’s nose and head appear, followed by the rest of its body.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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It also is used off-label for other kinds of ulcers and has several gynecological uses, including to induce contractions, to decrease blood loss after delivery and to treat miscarriages.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Steam rising from a pot, humidity in the kitchen, or condensation from temperature changes can all introduce moisture into the jar.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the apparel market forecast to grow 2-4 percent per year between 2023 and 2028—a steep falloff from the 7–14 percent seen during the post-Covid recovery—executives are homing in on more immediate budget squeezes.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The NeeDoh lineup includes the NeeDoh Nice Cube, NeeDoh Gumdrop, NeeDoh Gummy Bear, NeeDoh Snow Ball and NeeDoh Dohjees — each offering a different squeeze experience.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Competitive bidding and eliminating wasteful contracting practices free up resources that can be redirected to frontline work.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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In 2022, Sachanowicz voted with a 5-3 board majority to support a plan for faculty contracting that did not include a tenure-track option.—
Scott Huddleston,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 May 2026
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While Gold concurred that the ports will not be significantly impacted by the Iran war, the rising fuel costs due to the constriction of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could eventually effect retailers and consumers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lungs Starting at around 9,000 feet, your lungs may begin to swell due to a constriction of blood vessels, which can cause fluid to leak and accumulate.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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