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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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Despite being warned about the notoriously compact New York apartments, her dad's expressionless reaction gave away his shock.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Ars Video That extra size and weight over the original Switch is being put to good use, nowhere more so than in a 7.9-inch screen that feels downright luxurious on a handheld that's this compact.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Aerating loosens compacted soil and allows more nutrients to reach roots.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This compact kit includes a mix of waterproof, antibacterial, and flexible bandages to cover whatever comes your way.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Despite being warned about the notoriously compact New York apartments, her dad's expressionless reaction gave away his shock.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Noun
The latest Avengers film will see a slew of actors from the MCU’s past, present and future compact into one film.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Ars Video That extra size and weight over the original Switch is being put to good use, nowhere more so than in a 7.9-inch screen that feels downright luxurious on a handheld that's this compact.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Especially in heavy or compacted soils, be sure to loosen as much soil around the planting area as possible so roots can grow freely.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Aerating loosens compacted soil and allows more nutrients to reach roots.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 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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Andrew Weitz — a style consultant and men’s fashion expert who steers a firm called The Weitz Effect — recently fielded a call from a client with a packed European itinerary on the horizon.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The lunch was part of a packed schedule for the president, who is currently touring the Middle East.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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This means clear, concise disclosures on landing pages, in privacy policies and during any direct interaction.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself to the public speaking Italian and Spanish, and greeted onlookers both in person and virtually with a concise speech about building bridges and fostering hope for a synodal church.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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The project is a Canada–Ukraine treaty co-production, produced by Bill Marks (Forsaken) at Votex Media, Volodymyr Yatsenko, and Anna Yatsenko (U Are The Universe).—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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Such fears came into sharp focus after India suspended the treaty on April 23, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The Big 12’s media rights agreement expires in the summer of 2031, which means the next contract likely will be signed and sealed in the spring of 2030 — during Yormark’s tenure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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That said, this agreement is a small step in a better direction.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Three cases were consolidated by the Supreme Court for the oral arguments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Layers of redundant regulation should be removed, and regulatory functions should be consolidated.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The potatoes are cooked low and slow in the oven, then compressed overnight.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rising interest rates have compressed valuations, rotating investor appetite toward value, dividends, and defensive plays.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vanney started with a back five defensive shape in an effort to give his team a solid base to play from and clog the midfield.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The district will work on the official policies in the upcoming months to have a solid policy by the start of the 2025-26 school year.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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