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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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as in compacted
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Recent Examples of compressed
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
The compressed gas, the CRS report says, propels the chemical irritant at the target, who typically does not need medical attention afterwards.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Proof Aggregation Through a process of recursive aggregation, multiple zk-proofs are compressed into a single, compact proof.
—Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Bear spray also includes a propellant, typically a compressed gas, to push the mixture out of the canister.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
The compressed gas, the CRS report says, propels the chemical irritant at the target, who typically does not need medical attention afterwards.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Adjective
Its upper jaw has tricuspid teeth with three distinct points, while the lower jaw features compressed monocuspid teeth with a toothless tip.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Proof Aggregation Through a process of recursive aggregation, multiple zk-proofs are compressed into a single, compact proof.
—Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressed
Verb
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These interviews have been edited and condensed.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Dec. 2024
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This Zoom interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and brevity.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The economy has shrunk by eighty-five per cent during the civil war.—
Robin Wright,
The New Yorker,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Latino share of the population in that area, a longtime enclave for Puerto Rican families, has shrunk faster than any other group in the last two decades.—
Winnie Hu,
New York Times,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Yet the portion of Americans who drink has shrunk in recent years.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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Your workout window shrunk to 30 minutes, then 20, then 10.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The coffee table is made from highly durable iron and tempered glass, so the set can withstand all kinds of weather.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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This credit card-sized tracker is made from aluminum and tempered glass.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Removing suckers from compact determine types, which produce tomatoes within a shorter amount of time, can result in a smaller yield of fruit on the parent plant.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The compact device plugs into the headphone jack beneath your seatback screen and connects to your Bluetooth headphones with up to 20 hours of charge on a single use.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Although rental costs have soared particularly in denser coastal cities, prices have jumped in Indianapolis too.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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It’s already been tested out successfully in dense urban areas.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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