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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You cannot compress a barrel of oil with an algorithm.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It does not compress the model’s permanent weights.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Rising yields, elevated inflation, and increasing credit spreads are expected to compress S&P 500 multiples.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

You pay more, compress margins and pass much of the additional cost on to customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Because you could die so quickly, each man carried at least one large compress bandage, usually in the helmet band for easy access.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien

compress

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