Definitions

compress

[kuhm-pres, kom-pres] / kəmˈprɛs, ˈkɒm prɛs /

VERB

compact, condense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abbreviate constrict cram restrict shorten shrink squeeze wrap

STRONG

abridge abstract bind coagulate concentrate consolidate contract cramp crowd crush decrease dehydrate epitomize narrow pack press ram reduce shrivel squash stuff summarize syncopate telescope tighten wedge

WEAK

boil down densen densify force into space make brief press together

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amplify enlarge expand free grow increase lengthen let go open release

STRONG

add allow disperse extend loose loosen raise strengthen uncompress untie unwrinkle

WEAK

blow up fill stretch uncondense

Example Sentences

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Increased supply risks are cutting into pricing power and compressing the company’s sky-high margins.

From MarketWatch

With grim history as his guide, Mr. Loznitsa has crafted a compressed yet potent work of cinema.

From The Wall Street Journal

They created a new type of terahertz microscope that compresses this long-wavelength light into an extremely small region.

From Science Daily

In addition to crater shapes, the simulations predict other features scientists can look for, such as density variations caused by impacts compressing the interior and the spread of metal-rich debris across the surface.

From Science Daily

When I nodded to her in greeting, she compressed her lips and looked at Ba.

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