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as in condensed
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 shrunk
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 compressed
Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
That's why scientists are now looking into powering small ferries using nothing but compressed air.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
This is due to glacial isostatic adjustment − land that was once compressed under the weight of ice age glaciers is now rebounding and moving upwards.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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The study revealed various flexible scheduling practices, including shift trading with co-workers (41% of survey respondents), part-time work with no loss of benefits (28%), compressed workweeks (27%), and job sharing (18%).
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
That's why scientists are now looking into powering small ferries using nothing but compressed air.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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Proof Aggregation Through a process of recursive aggregation, multiple zk-proofs are compressed into a single, compact proof.
—Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
This is due to glacial isostatic adjustment − land that was once compressed under the weight of ice age glaciers is now rebounding and moving upwards.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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This conversation has been edited and condensed.Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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His remarks came as official data showed the country’s exports rose last month at a slower rate than expected while imports shrunk further, underscoring the challenges China is still facing.Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
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After the socks dried, testers evaluated whether the socks had shrunk, pilled, or otherwise changed before once again wearing the socks to head out on the trail.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Germany’s economy shrank last year for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.Anna Cooban, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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His remarks came as official data showed the country’s exports rose last month at a slower rate than expected while imports shrunk further, underscoring the challenges China is still facing.Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
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The quality of this build is in plain view through the tempered glass panel, with its top-of-the-line components showcasing the latest technology.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon These Glass Coffee Tables Is Built to Last Made from durable, tempered glass, this funky side table is going to look fantastic in your living room or even next to your bed.Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
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The product is compact enough to fit in the tiniest handbags and purses, too.Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This wine key—which differs from a bulky, tedious two-armed corkscrew—is compact, elegant, and crafted from durable stainless steel and laminated wood.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Will Myers The swimming pool is positioned below the house, where it’s surrounded by dense greenery.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Parts of the dense, equatorial mainland, as well as the islands that lay off the shore of the nascent capital, Cayenne, would be turned into labor camps and prisons for the most serious criminal offenders in mainland France.Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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