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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Margins were compressed by Nike’s efforts to clean out old inventory and bring in new products.

From Barron's

By compressing the refrigerant, you boost that heat further.

From BBC

A large wallet can tilt your pelvis and compress your sciatic nerve.

From Science Daily

Margins, especially, could be at risk, compressed by a combination of new store openings, tariffs, and elevated markdowns, he said.

From Barron's

That makes it harder for delivery platforms to match Amazon’s price and speed without compressing their own margins.

From Barron's