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as in condensing
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together a science textbook that compresses a lot of information about human reproduction into a few short chapters
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as in shrinking
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter the substance can compress under pressure
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Recent Examples of compressing
John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026 Recognizing an opening, navigating unfamiliar terrain outside the tank, identifying a viable route to the ocean and then physically compressing through a drainpipe — that is not a simple reflex. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 This may occur due to the neck bending forward, compressing the veins, the authors suggested. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The structural forces compressing Gen Z’s economic entry point have been building for years, but converged with unusual force in the post-pandemic era. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 More than 70 percent of Blue Owl’s 200-plus borrowers are in the software industry, and artificial intelligence is compressing the revenue and margins of traditional enterprise software companies at a pace that was not modeled into these deals. —Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 There’s so much data in the spoken word that gets lost when those words are converted to text — just like compressing an audio file into a fuzzy MP3 removes some of the music. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Several people compressing the traditional learning curve. —Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026 Workers grew fungi on 12 tons of this otherwise useless waste, compressing and baking it into 925 blocks that were used to build a house. —Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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In practice, this looks like development timelines compressing because approvals and feasibility checks move earlier. —John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026 Recognizing an opening, navigating unfamiliar terrain outside the tank, identifying a viable route to the ocean and then physically compressing through a drainpipe — that is not a simple reflex. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 This may occur due to the neck bending forward, compressing the veins, the authors suggested. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The structural forces compressing Gen Z’s economic entry point have been building for years, but converged with unusual force in the post-pandemic era. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 More than 70 percent of Blue Owl’s 200-plus borrowers are in the software industry, and artificial intelligence is compressing the revenue and margins of traditional enterprise software companies at a pace that was not modeled into these deals. —Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 There’s so much data in the spoken word that gets lost when those words are converted to text — just like compressing an audio file into a fuzzy MP3 removes some of the music. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Several people compressing the traditional learning curve. —Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026 Workers grew fungi on 12 tons of this otherwise useless waste, compressing and baking it into 925 blocks that were used to build a house. —Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressing
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One paramedic began chest compressions, pushing hard and steady on the patient’s chest.— Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the textured shell helps resist scuffs, and the interior is thoughtfully laid out with mesh pockets and compression straps to keep everything in place.— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
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Step Back The core Pentagon automation technology for targeting is Palantir’s Maven Smart System, which allows military personnel to plan strikes by clicking, dragging, and dropping in a single program, condensing hours or days of work into minutes.— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Organizers say condensing the South by Southwest Conference and Festival to one weekend for 2026 will increase discovery of new music as attendees from the tech leg of the conference can now partake in the concerts.— Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Limon’s research, his brother said, focuses on using generative AI to study Florida’s shrinking wetlands.— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps most jarringly, people harmed by government neglect or corporate abuse often backed movements aimed at shrinking the government even further.— Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
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With guidance from a composites specialist contracting for SpaceX, Hazan was able to precisely control resin ratios and structural integrity.— Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
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Roza also said the growth in district contracting over the past several years cannot be separated from the flood of temporary federal relief money schools received during the pandemic.— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Medical cost inflation surged, squeezing margins and forcing guidance lower, while Washington added uncertainty around reimbursements and oversight.— Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, inflation has ticked higher yet again, squeezing budgets and leaving less room for aggressive repayment strategies.— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Despite being a required vaccine in all states to attend public school, rates have been steadily decreasing over the last decade, CDC data shows.— Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Monitoring showed that radionuclides such as cesium spread through coastal waters but became diluted and dispersed over time, with levels in most areas farther out in the ocean decreasing and remaining low and relatively stable after the initial release.— Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
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There was also a significant lowering in systolic and diastolic blood pressure for those aged 60 or older.— Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
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This seems to us like a quiet lowering of expectations for Illinois students amid broader concerns about declining academic standards.— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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For travel days, pair your airport-ready sweatsuits with the Everyday Trainer Sneakers, or toss the Scrunched Sneakers that feature a flexible silhouette into your suitcase to make packing a breeze.— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Amazon's fulfillment services include the process of storing, packing and shipping orders.— Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Compressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/compressing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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