compressing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
This weather pattern results in air sinking downwards, compressing and heating up as it hits the ground.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
While the force between individual atoms is weak, it becomes remarkably strong across the large surface area of two dimensional materials, pulling the sheets together and compressing the water trapped between them.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
The drop is compressing the core of bitcoin’s business model: Mining, an energy-intensive process, only works when prices stay above costs.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
The mathematics are proprietary, but Hassibi said the effect was much like compressing a digital photograph without losing visual fidelity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Darkness engulfed them, along with the sensation of compressing bands, but something was wrong....Hermione’s hand seemed to be sliding out of his grip....
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
