compressing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of compressingnext
as in compression

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compressing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of compress
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for compressing
  1. compression
  2. shrinking
  3. constricting
  4. consolidating
  5. contraction
  6. shrinkage
  7. reduction
Noun
  • Neely died due to compression of the neck, according to medical examiner Cynthia Harris.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Neely was pronounced dead at a hospital, with his death being ruled a homicide by compression of the neck.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of compression
Verb
  • With his new deal, Abrams is no longer at the top of the shrinking ranks of writer-producers with nine-figure deals.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some argue that a shrinking population is beneficial, being a marker of women's reproductive rights.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of shrinking
Verb
  • The political climate is constricting daily.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The exclusive club is more of a constricting prison.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of constricting
Verb
  • During that time, hospitals acquired more than 8,000 independent physician practices, consolidating local care into expensive hospital networks.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Companies that adopt a unified approach to managing data—connecting information across diverse environments without consolidating it into a single location—are better positioned to support AI operations.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of consolidating
Noun
  • The morphine given to Villanueva for her contractions was documented in her medical records.
    Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Dream was the 14th WNBA franchise at the time, but the contraction of the Houston Comets and Sacramento Monarchs in subsequent years left the league with 12 clubs, a number that has held constant for 15 years.
    Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of contraction
Noun
  • Brooklinen sheets are long-lasting due to their fabric strength, next to no shrinkage and a deluxe look and feel. Give your recipient the gift of an upscale sleep experience every night with Brooklinen sheets.
    Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Summary Regular daytime napping might help slow down the aging process from natural brain shrinkage.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of shrinkage
Noun
  • However, the current geopolitical situation and lessons learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine means that this reduction must be met with maintaining or even improving the capabilities of each individual British asset.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Switzerland became the first major economy to loosen its reins on monetary policy in March, implementing four reductions this year in the battle to tame the national currency’s appreciation and declines in consumer prices.
    Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduction
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