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
According to the Medical Examiner’s Office report, the child’s cause of death was asphyxia due to neck compression, and her manner of death was an accident.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
According to the company, the system offers pressure levels ranging from 80 to 180 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), covering everything from light activation to deep compression commonly used in professional sports therapy.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Prices vary, but some also include additional spa amenities like the heated pool and sauna at R+R or gym and compression boot access at Padel Haus.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Measures such as wearing compression socks and moving the legs regularly can help support circulation.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
According to the company, the system offers pressure levels ranging from 80 to 180 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), covering everything from light activation to deep compression commonly used in professional sports therapy.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Prices vary, but some also include additional spa amenities like the heated pool and sauna at R+R or gym and compression boot access at Padel Haus.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Measures such as wearing compression socks and moving the legs regularly can help support circulation.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Byrne's team assessed the potential for tectonic activity on Europa's seafloor with a new model that factored in stresses from gravitational tides incurred by Jupiter, the long-term contraction of the moon as its interior gradually cools and the convection of heat energy through the mantle.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Calcium promotes muscle contraction, including in the smooth muscle that lines blood vessels.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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There's also an air condensation mechanism that produces a few liters of potable water daily, along with a stable Wi-Fi connection.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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The dew or condensation on the ground, vegetation, and surfaces like your car will subsequently freeze.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Costs and revenue squeeze Pressure on both costs and revenues remains the sector’s major obstacle.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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To balance the flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pearson, an ex-NYPD inspector who was empowered by Adams to exercise significant sway over the city’s law enforcement and contracting operations, hasn’t furnished any text messages in response to discovery demands, Scola wrote.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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This month, the number of those businesses that are certified for preference in state contracting dropped again, extending a 17-month downward trend.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Dec. 2025
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The constriction leads to spikes in blood pressure and heightens a diabetic person’s risk of heart disease.—
Jyoti Madhusoodanan,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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These kinds of vessels are, then, more prone to constriction, upping your risk for a blockage.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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