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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
Nicholas Williams, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Designed by Roger Vivier’s creative director Gherardo Felloni, the compact collection hinges on a rose theme.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The Florida compact was quickly challenged by West Flagler Associates, a company that owns casinos and racetracks in Florida.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The burglars hopped into the compact sedan, taking off east on 84th Drive, cops said.
—Nicholas Williams, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Designed by Roger Vivier’s creative director Gherardo Felloni, the compact collection hinges on a rose theme.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
That collaboration would transform a light-duty compact into a full-on speed demon.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The Florida compact was quickly challenged by West Flagler Associates, a company that owns casinos and racetracks in Florida.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rammed earth is an old building method that involves compacting damp soil, sand, and clay layers into a solid wall.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compact
Adjective
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But competing with Swift is basically impossible for anyone, which makes this report a little hard to believe.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Oct. 2025
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Potato plants can survive a light freeze, but a hard freeze below 30 degrees will kill them off.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just weeks after Kit arrived, the couple was already juggling family, faith and a packed schedule.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alcock told a packed audience at the Newport Beach Film Festival.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The initiative focuses on publishing concise, high-quality species descriptions to shorten the gap between discovery and formal recognition drastically.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The other cuts in as needed — concise, disarming, right on cue.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The only nuclear defense worth believing in is disarmament — rooted in treaties, inspections and verification.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Despite talk of using nukes to carve a second Panama Canal or excavate Alaskan ports, public concern over radiation and international treaties ultimately shut the program down.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just before the election, the US signed a $20 billion currency swap line agreement with Argentina to shore up the beleaguered peso, which is down more than 30% so far this year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both parties have accused the other of violations of the agreement.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After attorneys representing James filed a motion challenging Halligan's appointment as unlawful, Judge Walker ordered that the motion be consolidated with the already ongoing effort to disqualify her in the case against Comey.—
Pierre Thomas,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Despite facing calls to withdraw his candidacy as Mamdani’s opponents have looked to consolidate support behind Cuomo, Sliwa has refused.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unlike beads, Durafoam evenly absorbs body weight and won’t compress over time.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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Still, there’s a long way to go to match bats, which can contract and compress their muscles to listen only to certain echoes and can detect something as small as a human hair from several meters away.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Scott Parker’s team possess all of the qualities that Vincent Kompany’s side lacked — a solid defensive foundation, togetherness, fighting spirit, and valuable top-flight experience led by example from defender Kyle Walker and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Certain closet staples are well worth investing in, but finding comparable styles at a more affordable price point can make building a solid seasonal wardrobe more realistic.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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