as in compression
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of compressing
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Such tests could be used in research toward compressing a core of uranium with explosives — something that is needed for an implosion-style nuclear weapon.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That’s like compressing a planet into a bouillon cube, but, even so, the soup is mighty tasty.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This selloff in software was a revaluation of what the market is willing to pay for SaaS companies, meaning price-to-earnings multiple ratios are compressing.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Sundance has always had a way of compressing time.
—Rena Ronson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the development of sleet or freezing rain during a snowstorm will greatly reduce the total amount of snow accumulation because the sleet or freezing rain takes the place of additional snowfall while compressing the depth of any snow that fell before.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of compressing at the pixel level, the algorithm appears to be copying and manipulating objects from multiple images, while maintaining a degree of visual continuity.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Instead of compressing observations into still images, RIMS preserves time-dependent information and separates radio signals by direction.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Such tests could be used in research toward compressing a core of uranium with explosives — something that is needed for an implosion-style nuclear weapon.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That’s like compressing a planet into a bouillon cube, but, even so, the soup is mighty tasty.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This selloff in software was a revaluation of what the market is willing to pay for SaaS companies, meaning price-to-earnings multiple ratios are compressing.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Sundance has always had a way of compressing time.
—Rena Ronson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the development of sleet or freezing rain during a snowstorm will greatly reduce the total amount of snow accumulation because the sleet or freezing rain takes the place of additional snowfall while compressing the depth of any snow that fell before.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of compressing at the pixel level, the algorithm appears to be copying and manipulating objects from multiple images, while maintaining a degree of visual continuity.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressing
Noun
-
The three compressions are Spanxsmooth Swim, which is light compression for barely there smoothing; Spanxshape Swim, medium compression for a little more tummy control and shaping, and Spanxsculpt Swim, strong compression that cinches and snatches.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The subtle compression feels supportive without being restrictive, making long flights and layovers way more comfortable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
And while the 3rd Gen also requires the separate Nest app, the 4th Gen offers full functionality and control in the Google Home app, condensing all of your smart home devices into one hub.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
-
Anyone who’s survived to 2026 knows the upper class’ fictitious fantasies still carry real, wretched consequences for the rest of us, but Season 4 plays out those ongoing scenarios to the nth degree, while condensing them into an appreciable narrative arc.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
While some are ideologically motivated, this group is shrinking, intelligence officials say.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Maryland’s future should not be defined by higher costs, bigger government and shrinking opportunity.—
Steve Hershey,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
There’s a dusty cloud surrounding the central, contracting star, and that cloud is strongly suspected to be disk-like, with outflows and gaps in the dust in the two directions perpendicular to the disk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Founded in 2015 by Cecilia Casagrande, the firm specializes in historic home design and renovations and offers general contracting and design-build services.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The solar sector has been grappling with a prolonged price slump and oversupply, squeezing margins even as leading producers continue to add capacity.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
-
For generations, Americans who wanted orange juice without the work of squeezing fresh fruit cracked open a can and watched a cylinder of frozen juice go ker-plunk into a pitcher.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The biggest shift in the financial model of newspapers that has occurred in the transition from print to digital is a decreasing reliance on advertising and an increasing reliance on direct payments from subscribers.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
-
The formulation hits all the targets my tired eyes crave—brightening dark circles, decreasing puffiness, and reducing the look of fine lines.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Deportation, and the threat of it, have upended the lives of millions of American children in the last few decades alone, while also creating a permanent underclass of workers who live in fear while their labor allows for the quiet lowering of costs for goods and services.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
-
The lowering of drug prices is a position of wide appeal that Trump has tapped into in his second term.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The collection features 10,000 cards after the 1st edition sold out, with a lucky fan packing the one-of-one card live at the RAF05 fan zone reserved opening.—
Bradenton Herald Staff Reports,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Compressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
