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, who kept a buy rating on shares, point to an industry-wide multiple compression for its reduced PT.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The team also revealed that the resulting dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA) fibers exhibit intrinsic softness, with an overall Young’s modulus of 37 MPa, enabling electrically controllable actuation modes with high freedom in bending, compression, and three-dimensional(3D) swirling motions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
These shapewear shorts are also made from a smooth, pill-resistant fabric that has four-way stretch and high recovery, with low to medium compression.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
Videos of the aftermath show survivors and police officers doing chest compressions on unresponsive patients.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The team also revealed that the resulting dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA) fibers exhibit intrinsic softness, with an overall Young’s modulus of 37 MPa, enabling electrically controllable actuation modes with high freedom in bending, compression, and three-dimensional(3D) swirling motions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
These shapewear shorts are also made from a smooth, pill-resistant fabric that has four-way stretch and high recovery, with low to medium compression.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
Videos of the aftermath show survivors and police officers doing chest compressions on unresponsive patients.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
Noun
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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
Noun
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But Lanvin was not immune to the market contraction.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2026
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Purchasing‑manager surveys showed contraction throughout most of the year.—
Paul S. Lavoie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Moisture from condensation can also pool on cold sills in winter, feeding mold or mildew if it is not wiped away regularly.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
13 Mar. 2026
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But window frames often become moldy due to moisture from condensation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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This time around, DeRosa has likely learned from Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s miscalculation and will call upon Hill in a squeeze.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Finish with a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the richness.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Crosby criticized outsourcing, suggesting a key move for the city would be spending less on contracting.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This smoothing tank top is made from a soft material that form-fits to the body and offers compression without constriction.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
9 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms can include throat swelling, airway constriction, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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