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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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Noun
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Six compression packing cubes for your suitcase are also included.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025 -
The company explained the gross margin compression reflects things like incremental depreciation on new facilities, the impact of growth in newer products, and headwinds from the strong US dollar that’s hitting every multinational.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The crossbody bag option, meanwhile, is less constricting and makes a stylish statement piece on top of any casual outfit.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Dec. 2024
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But his refusal to adhere to facts isn’t constricting.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Field commissioned the report ahead of the possibility of consolidating the department’s services at either its headquarters at the town’s civic center or the police operations center on Los Gatos Boulevard.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The film Barbie, released in 2023 starring Margot Robbie, also featured a pair of pink Birkenstock Arizona sandals, consolidating its cool status.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The second drug, misoprostol, is taken 24 to 48 hours later and causes contractions similar to a miscarriage.—
Pam Belluck,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The challenge comes from doing a ton of repetitions of these tiny contractions—sometimes for minutes at a time.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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The shrinkage immediately became a proof point and cudgel taken up by the state’s chest-puffing detractors.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the shrinkage of the conference was visible with less than half the number of delegates compared to COP28 in Dubai last year which logged an attendance of over 83,000 delegates.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
22 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The initiative's agenda includes aggressive deregulation, curbs on immigration, challenges to civil-rights protections, and a substantial reduction of the federal workforce, all with the aim of reducing the size and scope of government while reasserting executive authority.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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For example, Santander Bank saw a 40% reduction in loan processing time after implementing nCino—making life easier for their team and customers.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Compressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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