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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Under the intense pressures inside the planet, scientists believe carbon from these clouds could be compressed into diamonds.

From Science Daily

As the already ephemeral freeze-thaw cycle is compressed or diminished, it might be possible, in Canada, to extend the country’s sugar-maple forests by planting trees north of the existing ones.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both films are love stories, even if the new version compresses Mike and Claire’s decade and a half marriage into two years.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though its operating margins have compressed lately below 20%, the company remains highly profitable with margins that look more like luxury stocks than apparel brands.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Titan travels around Saturn in an elongated orbit, scientists noticed that the moon stretches and compresses depending on its position relative to the planet.

From Science Daily

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