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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
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The compact box is made from ABS plastic, with a soft molded inner holder to keep the bits, ratchet head, and handle segments in place.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 May 2026
Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
On top of its revolutionary new battery that can charge in just five minutes, BYD is expanding its portfolio with several new products tailored for global markets, from compacts and sedans to SUVs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Tourists can threaten ecosystems by compacting soils, squashing fragile vegetation and bringing in non-native microbes and plant species.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
McFarlane set Chelsea up for the forwards to press City’s back line aggressively high up the pitch, but for the rest of the team to remain compact to close down passing lanes through the middle.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The compact box is made from ABS plastic, with a soft molded inner holder to keep the bits, ratchet head, and handle segments in place.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 May 2026
Noun
Florida is one of more than 40 states in the national nursing compact.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
On top of its revolutionary new battery that can charge in just five minutes, BYD is expanding its portfolio with several new products tailored for global markets, from compacts and sedans to SUVs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to the study, the United States west of the Mississippi River experienced some of the world's highest levels of rain consolidation, with yearly rainfall for the Rocky Mountains becoming 20% more compacted into heavier downpours.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Tourists can threaten ecosystems by compacting soils, squashing fragile vegetation and bringing in non-native microbes and plant species.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
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But the real joy here is the wine list, which is stocked with everything from hard-to-find and private-order bottles to biodynamic selections, organic Burgundies, and orange wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Murphy actually got her hands on all five shots in the shootout as Karnezis’ hard liner deflected off her and into the net.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Hilton and Bianco topped the governor’s race polls as a packed field of Democrats split many of the state’s liberal voters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson delivered a sharp defense of data centers at a packed community meeting yesterday, responding to questions from residents worried that massive new facilities dedicated to artificial intelligence could suck up the village’s water or increase their utility bills.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Mahan, 43, might have won the night for those who prefer clear and concise rhetoric.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Emery was swift and concise with his words afterwards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Employers’ groups argued the treaty contains no language—explicit or implied—establishing such a right, citing both its text and drafting history.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Last year, the WHO adopted a pandemic treaty, the first of its kind with obligations on spillover prevention.—
Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
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Trump has been threatening for weeks that the ceasefire struck in mid-April could end if Iran did not strike a deal, with shifting parameters for striking such an agreement.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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This year, however, the band members were clearly in agreement about hitting the road to celebrate Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, albeit in much larger venues than the ones Corgan played on his own.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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Meaning the data was consolidated, the workflows were defined, the systems could pass information without manual intervention, and there was a clear, measurable outcome the AI was being asked to improve.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Similarly, Iran has adopted various strategies in an attempt to consolidate its control over the waterway, most recently laying out a set of new rules for vessels seeking safe passage.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Both expenses have compressed margins for manufacturers throughout the country.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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None of that has been compressed by AI.—
Harshit Dwivedi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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With flat soles, light textures, and a smooth fit, preppy loafers are a solid option for long days on your feet, from theme park trips to office days.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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He was banged up by playoff time but posted 23 goals last season and was a solid bottom-six forward.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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