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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 shrank
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
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Not everyone is going to be Curry Barker and develop a large audience that’s compressed and ready to watch their first film.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
During the peak in 2021 and 2022, C’Ganti has said pricing between Class A, B, and C properties was compressed.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Only New York has that kind of compressed melting pot.
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Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Not everyone is going to be Curry Barker and develop a large audience that’s compressed and ready to watch their first film.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
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Investment grade spreads are trading near historical tights, and high yield spreads have compressed below 300 basis points — a level that, according to iShares analysis, has occurred only 5% of the time since January 2000.
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Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
During the peak in 2021 and 2022, C’Ganti has said pricing between Class A, B, and C properties was compressed.
—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.
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This interview has been condensed for clarity and was translated from Spanish to English.
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This interview has been condensed for length and clarity by Ashoka.
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Subscriptions shrunk, and 42% of theaters reported in 2024 that 30% or more of their subscribers had disappeared.
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Job postings shrank in industries such as healthcare, finance and tech, Tuesday’s report showed.
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Follow these steps to get rid of hardened residue, odors, and germs, and learn how to make outdoor trash cans a little less yucky.
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Hauser played hardened ranch foreman Rip Wheeler on the Paramount Network series that ran from 2018 to 2024.
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The performance uptick that Motorola squeezed from the 2026 Razr+ is minor at best, with results showing no significant year-over-year gains.
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There was Paris squeezed between meetings on a fleeting work trip.
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The twine constricted in its loop around my shoulder.
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No one is constricted to a static office environment.
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His comments are in stark contrast to some of the more tempered statements corporate CEOs have made about AI replacing human employees.
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Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design.
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Look for a dense melon that's heavy for its size because it'll be packed with more juice, more sugar and more flavor.
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Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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