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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
a mattress with a compact foam core
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as in packed
having little space between items or parts
compact soil that should provide good support for the plant
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
compact prose without a single wasted word
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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
a five-nation compact to control drug traffic
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the two made a compact never to artificially prolong the other's life in the event of incapacitating illness or injury
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
the media giant decided to compact all of its far-flung operations onto a single site
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as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
compact the snow into a tight ball for throwing
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Recent Examples of compact
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Despite being warned about the notoriously compact New York apartments, her dad's expressionless reaction gave away his shock.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
The faculty senate of Rutgers University began the initiative, passing a resolution April 6 to establish the compact among the Big Ten’s 18 universities.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 29 Mar. 2025
Since wet soil compacts easily — especially the clay soil so common in the Chicago region — don’t rush to start gardening in spring.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This compact kit includes a mix of waterproof, antibacterial, and flexible bandages to cover whatever comes your way.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Despite being warned about the notoriously compact New York apartments, her dad's expressionless reaction gave away his shock.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Noun
Crushed gravel compacts like concrete and is easier to chip away.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
The faculty senate of Rutgers University began the initiative, passing a resolution April 6 to establish the compact among the Big Ten’s 18 universities.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Walking around it causes erosion, compacts soil, tramples vegetation, and unnecessarily widens the path.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 29 Mar. 2025
Since wet soil compacts easily — especially the clay soil so common in the Chicago region — don’t rush to start gardening in spring.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compact
Adjective
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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With packed rows of congregants, an evangelical bent and technology that wouldn’t feel out of place at a stadium concert, the Gemstones’ megachurch isn’t far off from the real thing.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Nothing in the opening minutes after halftime could quell the momentum that seemed to get worse by the possession in front of a packed house at Intuit Dome.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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This pick comes with a concise summary that gives you insight into the rigor of quality research and my approach to picking stocks.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Especially for athletes such as Revel who are fluid and concise with their footwork and have the physicality to match up with bigger receivers.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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After the attack, India suspended a treaty regulating water-sharing, and both countries closed airspace to each other’s airlines.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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Russia, which operates a settlement on the islands, has accused Norway of breaking the treaty by increasing its military presence, something Norway denies.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Big 12’s media rights agreement expires in the summer of 2031, which means the next contract likely will be signed and sealed in the spring of 2030 — during Yormark’s tenure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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However, the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has teased an agreement over the terms for such a ceasefire as Kyiv's allies meet in the Ukrainian capital this weekend.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The reorganization will consolidate several key offices, reflecting plans to cut regulatory red tape and promote more energy development, as laid out in President Donald Trump's executive orders, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a video message.—
Valerie Volcovici,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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By consolidating multiple data sources in a data warehouse, organizations create a single source of truth that enables AI agents to work with current information and reduce the risk of conflicting data. 3.—
Ariel Katz,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The potatoes are cooked low and slow in the oven, then compressed overnight.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rising interest rates have compressed valuations, rotating investor appetite toward value, dividends, and defensive plays.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trump's tariffs roiled markets but data shows a solid economy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Global media and entertainment company Canal+ reported a solid start to 2025, with first-quarter revenues hitting €1.547 billion ($1.77 billion), up 1.5% organically compared to the same period last year, according to the company’s trading update released on Tuesday.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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