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 company continues to focus on expanding its compression services in unconventional resource plays across the U.S., with capital expenditures planned between $158 million and $182 million for 2025.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025
Their compression is also flattering for my backside and thighs since the thick fabric provides a subtle lift that accentuates my curves.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Vapor compression refrigeration—the method still most often found in cars, buildings, and factories—is commonly used to meet these cooling demands.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
An Ayurvedic doctor tailors programs toward individual guest needs by tapping into practices from Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, Chinese acupuncture, and reflexology, combined with 20th-century treatments like compression boots and gold-leaf facials.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025
Their compression is also flattering for my backside and thighs since the thick fabric provides a subtle lift that accentuates my curves.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Vapor compression refrigeration—the method still most often found in cars, buildings, and factories—is commonly used to meet these cooling demands.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
An Ayurvedic doctor tailors programs toward individual guest needs by tapping into practices from Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, Chinese acupuncture, and reflexology, combined with 20th-century treatments like compression boots and gold-leaf facials.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compression
Noun
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Now that the battle is over and the fire hose of content has been dialled back, industry observers and TV lovers alike are left wondering what kind of programming this new era of contraction will bring.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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This enzyme can break down thousands of acetylcholine molecules per second to ensure muscle contraction is stopped, paralysis avoided and life continued.—
Sam Pellock,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 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
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While most attic designs count on vents to prevent condensation, Chasen’s didn’t.—
Natalie Donback,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the data center squeeze gets tighter in New York City, businesses are finding themselves at a crossroads: relocate, optimize or risk being outpaced by competitors.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Maybe a splash of sherry vinegar or a big squeeze of lemon goes in at the end.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appétit,
25 Feb. 2025
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Will Flood, as the playwright figure, prove a conduit or a dam, a source of flexibility or sticky, sentimental constriction?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Asthma is a serious medical condition that causes inflammation and constriction of the airways.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Compression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compression. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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