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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
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Our expert roundup on the best power banks for 2025 includes this model for its compact size, solid capacity, and travel-friendly design.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The formula for a good-looking compact doesn’t change its entry-level roots and criteria.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
In billion-year-old seabeds, the remains of these creatures piled up and compacted, first becoming limestone and then, thanks to intense heat and pressure, marble.
—Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
One of the centre midfielders would drop to defend the area between the full-back and centre-backs, keeping the rest of the defensive line compact, while his partner protected the area in front of them.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Our expert roundup on the best power banks for 2025 includes this model for its compact size, solid capacity, and travel-friendly design.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The canal would also include a reservoir and would require Nebraska to seize land inside Colorado—an action authorized under the terms of the compact.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The formula for a good-looking compact doesn’t change its entry-level roots and criteria.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Verb
This space-saving planting method reduces the need for watering and fertilizers, and is especially helpful for poor or compacted soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
In billion-year-old seabeds, the remains of these creatures piled up and compacted, first becoming limestone and then, thanks to intense heat and pressure, marble.
—Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 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
Adjective
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How does a star with a packed schedule keep her look secure?—
Meghan Mahar,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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Woodinville’s close quarters are good for more than a packed wine-tasting itinerary.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Notifying a third party, such as a different government agency, of a change-of-address is not considered clear and concise notification for tax purposes.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: In-N-Out’s popularity is built on high-quality ingredients, a concise menu, limited presence across the country and strong brand values — not the location of its headquarters or its CEO.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The latest multilateral environmental treaty being negotiated by the United Nations has just encountered a major setback in negotiations.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The United States is not party to the treaties governing the ICC.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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The termination agreement gives groups 21 days to dispute the decision, Becker said, and several states and some grant recipients are looking at potential litigation.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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To move forward with that plan, the county would need to amend the agreement and provide gap financing for the project.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Spot prices have been consolidating in the mid-$3,300s after hitting an all-time high of $3,500 an ounce in April and reaching $3,439 as recently as July 22.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Other districts that Democrats have narrowly won would also be consolidated into friendlier terrain.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The monitor measures 16 by 24 by 8.1 inches (HWD) compressed and reaches 20.3 inches when fully extended.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Aug. 2025
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Happily, there’s a counter movement on social media that celebrates rather than compresses round faces.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Ward was solid in his preseason debut vs. the Bucs last week, completing 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers are still in solid playoff position, owning the top wild-card spot with a 68-53 record, while the Padres are 69-52.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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