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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
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Bosch’s FlexiClick compact drill/driver kit is built for tight spaces, awkward angles, and cabinet or furniture work where a standard drill can get in the way.
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
For the first time since temporarily axing the base model WRX for 2025, Subaru regained traction with its sport compact, with sales jumping 50% from a year ago.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Soil can become compacted over the winter, especially in high-traffic areas.
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Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Adjective
For international trips, their compact Global Travel Charger is also a powerhouse.
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Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Bosch’s FlexiClick compact drill/driver kit is built for tight spaces, awkward angles, and cabinet or furniture work where a standard drill can get in the way.
—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Noun
But three years of talks on a new compact between the four upstream states—Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming —and the three downstream states of Arizona, California, and Nevada have yet to produce an agreement.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
For the first time since temporarily axing the base model WRX for 2025, Subaru regained traction with its sport compact, with sales jumping 50% from a year ago.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
Verb
If the soil becomes compacted over time, simply work it to a shallower depth of 4 to 8 inches before applying your annual application of compost or mulch.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Soil can become compacted over the winter, especially in high-traffic areas.
—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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In the days leading up to his show, Chavarria and his team were hard at work in his make-shift studio in the 6th arrondissement.
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Closing a chapter, not the relationships For Sevy, the hardest part is closing this chapter with the people who made the place feel like home.
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The restaurant's staff is expecting a packed house, with close to 300 people projected to join the community celebration.
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For a team that can’t always claim to have the support of the home crowd, this World Cup has seen packed stadiums and high TV ratings.
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Get concise answers to your questions.
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After considering a visitor’s question for a few seconds, the AI avatar gave a concise ruling, with specific citations to the USGA rulebook.
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The treaty involves regular onsite inspections by the IAEA to confirm that countries are complying with the treaty’s terms.
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But the treaty was plagued with problems even in its formation.
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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Terafab would upend this complex global ecosystem by consolidating the entire semiconductor supply chain into one facility.
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His first-round total put him within reach of a majority, and the conservative bloc moved quickly to consolidate behind him.
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Mirza built a single-entry-point platform that helps workers navigate childcare subsidies, SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid—compressing what can be 16 separate government forms into a single process in some states.
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During the peak in 2021 and 2022, C’Ganti has said pricing between Class A, B, and C properties was compressed.
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Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation.
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Plenty of the group stage games have gone 0-0 before players returned to the locker room, but at least solid chances have been created.
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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