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 next step is to compress plasmas with a lithium liner to create fusion and heating from compression.
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New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
The system essentially uses compression as a form of inference.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
These offer compression in a peachy-smooth, sweat-wicking fabric, with a contoured waistband that holds you in for extra support.
—David Moin, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Secure Sculpt: Powerful and supportive with secure extra-firm compression and body-sculpting performance.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
The system essentially uses compression as a form of inference.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
These offer compression in a peachy-smooth, sweat-wicking fabric, with a contoured waistband that holds you in for extra support.
—David Moin, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Secure Sculpt: Powerful and supportive with secure extra-firm compression and body-sculpting performance.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
Noun
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The year was more complex in the Southeast Asian markets, where the contraction in sales at distributors affected overall performance.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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The decline was sharper than predicted by a Reuters poll of analysts, reversing January’s modest 0.5% increase and marking the first contraction since January 2024.—
John Liu,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their vacuum insulation prevents water condensation from accumulating and keeps your hands dry.—
Lauren Wilrich,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Anti-fog treatments or coatings help create a barrier between the warm air and the surface of the lenses, which prevents condensation buildup.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Add a squeeze of lime and some cilantro for this fun take on supper.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Either way, enjoy a side of potatoes cooked in red-tinged chorizo fat and shower each bite with a squeeze of fresh lime.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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How To Treat Feline Asthma Common asthma treatment focuses on managing inflammation and preventing airway constriction through medications and environmental control, according to Richardson.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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An autopsy showed that McLaughlin died from cerebral damage and constriction of the neck, the Associated Press reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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