as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
plans to narrow down the scope of the investigation into the government scandal
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Verb
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When investors have less confidence in future growth, the P/E will get compressed.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026 -
When growth slows down, those multiples compress severely.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This conversation has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bainbridge condensed the story out of her experiences at several provincial theaters over several years, and the major plot points are simply made up.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pull upward, squeezing the lat muscle in your upper back at the top.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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Pour salt onto the stain, then squeeze lemon juice over top.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Narrow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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