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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
Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
The 45-inch handle is ergonomic and features a non-slip grip, plus the tool is light and compact enough to be stored pretty much anywhere.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
The compacts come in 14 shades and deliver a flawless finish that’s second-skin-like and photo-friendly.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 13 Aug. 2024
Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024
The running game is hard to watch, especially when the field is compacted inside the low red zone.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Beyond the set’s compact size, folks also love the bags’ pattern.
—Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
The 45-inch handle is ergonomic and features a non-slip grip, plus the tool is light and compact enough to be stored pretty much anywhere.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
The compact is still short of that number, but Alyssa Cass, a Democratic strategist and spokesperson for National Popular Vote, thinks the current iteration of the Electoral College is on its way out.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
The compacts come in 14 shades and deliver a flawless finish that’s second-skin-like and photo-friendly.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
Fine-grain soils lump together and compact over time as water is sucked from underneath.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024
The running game is hard to watch, especially when the field is compacted inside the low red zone.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2024
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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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Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz will headline Opening Week at the Australian Open, with the stars of the game taking to the court in a packed program of charity matches over four nights on Rod Laver Arena.Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a busy year for Iman, whose brand is being unveiled the week of her 34th birthday, and 2025 promises to be even more packed.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
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Present the information in a concise, easy-to-reference format.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The concise speech, which included just a handful of quips and gags, recognized Peach and Blossom, two 40-plus-pound birds named in recognition of Delaware’s peach blossoms, the official flower of Mr. Biden’s home state.Zach Montague, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Entrenched divisions Had such divisions been overcome, the treaty would have been one of the most significant deals relating to environmental protection since the 2015 Paris Agreement.Reuters, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Had such divisions been overcome, the treaty would have been one of the most significant deals relating to environmental protection since the 2015 Paris Agreement.Joyce Lee and Valerie Volcovici, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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There are different types of agreements, but approximately 79% of proceeds from each sale are returned to the partner club.Robert Kidd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Turkey, which has backed Syrian opposition groups, failed in its diplomatic efforts to prevent the government attacks, which were seen as a violation of a 2019 agreement sponsored by Russia, Turkey and Iran to freeze the line of the conflict.Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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For example, a gig worker dashboard integrated into banking apps could consolidate multiple income sources (e.g., Uber, DoorDash) for an easy overview of cash flow.Ron Shevlin, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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While Ukraine's military continues to resist Russian advances, Moscow has consolidated its hold over roughly 20 percent of Ukrainian territory, including parts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia, expanding its claim on Ukrainian lands beyond Crimea, which Russia took in 2014.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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This design not only reduces weight but can also compress upon impact to increase power and shock absorption.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that the central bank does not need to rush to lower rates, citing a solid job market and inflation that remains above its 2% target.Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Tatcha The Serum Stick $49 $37 Tatcha The Serum Stick is a convenient, compact, and concentrated solid serum that softens fine lines and keeps makeup looking freshly applied all day.Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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