as in concisely
in a few words
write the instructions as compactly as possible
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Recent Examples of compactly
These lightweight headphones feature plush ear cushions and fold up compactly for runs, commutes, or whatever.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
One of the more novel technical bets is the hydrogen storage system developed by Rux Energy UK, which uses nanoporous materials – materials riddled with microscopic pores that trap hydrogen molecules – to store the gas compactly and at low pressure.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The fabric is lightweight, doesn’t wrinkle easily, and rolls up compactly for packing.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Plus, because of the flat weave, these fold compactly and are a versatile staple.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Starting German star Timo Werner for the first time since mid-March, the Earthquakes played compactly before the halftime break, squabbling over the middle of the park with LAFC as both teams fell short in the final third.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
This allows users to adjust the height of the umbrella to their needs and pack it away compactly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The platform also acts as the central nervous system for robots, compactly combining high-performance computing, sensors, and software to create a machine that can learn from its surroundings.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025
Designed to feel indulgent without the markup, Quince’s pieces roll up compactly for easy packing and drape effortlessly for all-day wear.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2025
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
One of the more novel technical bets is the hydrogen storage system developed by Rux Energy UK, which uses nanoporous materials – materials riddled with microscopic pores that trap hydrogen molecules – to store the gas compactly and at low pressure.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The fabric is lightweight, doesn’t wrinkle easily, and rolls up compactly for packing.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Plus, because of the flat weave, these fold compactly and are a versatile staple.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Starting German star Timo Werner for the first time since mid-March, the Earthquakes played compactly before the halftime break, squabbling over the middle of the park with LAFC as both teams fell short in the final third.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
This allows users to adjust the height of the umbrella to their needs and pack it away compactly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The platform also acts as the central nervous system for robots, compactly combining high-performance computing, sensors, and software to create a machine that can learn from its surroundings.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025
Designed to feel indulgent without the markup, Quince’s pieces roll up compactly for easy packing and drape effortlessly for all-day wear.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compactly
concisely
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Washington Crossing the Delaware is perfect tour-guide material—it can be seen by a bunch of people at once, and its story can be told concisely, timed to the minute.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Knowing what to do if a power surge damages your appliances and electronics is essential for protecting your home, preventing future issues, and reporting damages clearly and concisely to your insurance company and the local electric company.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Compactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compactly. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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