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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
Synonyms


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If Google achieved 6x compression today, someone will achieve 10x tomorrow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: This eye mask uses compression, vibration and heat to gently massage away tension and stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He was wearing a compression sleeve over his right knee.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

This is what the compression looks like at ground level.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The fire was becoming a more distant memory, even though Sasha still wore compression stockings.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater