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as in consolidated
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 condensed
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 compacted
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
As the season progresses, this growing medium can become extremely hard and compacted, refusing to absorb water.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
In cold months, these bodies of ice accumulate mass as snowfall gets compacted.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
O'Rourke recycled the concrete (some of it was compacted and is still on site), while structural steel and copper piping were also recycled.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
If the soil is compacted, aerating the lawn will improve the flow of air and water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
As the season progresses, this growing medium can become extremely hard and compacted, refusing to absorb water.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
In cold months, these bodies of ice accumulate mass as snowfall gets compacted.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
O'Rourke recycled the concrete (some of it was compacted and is still on site), while structural steel and copper piping were also recycled.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
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Last month, West Virginia’s attorney general asked that the cases be consolidated and considered together by the same judge.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Smaller farmers were the norm, whereas today much of our agricultural industry has been consolidated to mega corporations that care first and foremost about churning out supply.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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But this represents a 60 percent reduction from the 8-billion-parameter Llama model it was compressed from.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yields are attractive, valuations are compressed, and the pound benefits from the Bank of England’s famously cautious approach to stimulus.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tren de Aragua originated more than a decade ago at an infamously lawless prison with hardened criminals in Venezuela’s central state of Aragua.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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By breeding Florida’s hardened survivors with Honduran corals, the scientists hope to create offspring that will carry a new heat-resistant genetic armor for the climate battles ahead.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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With global supplies heavily concentrated, most notably under China’s predominant influence, the risks of disruption due to trade restrictions or geopolitical tensions loom large.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many of the fires concentrated in the Mother Lode region southeast of Sacramento were grouped into the TCU September Lightning Complex.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The quotes have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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All responses have been edited and condensed for clarity and brevity.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new neurons integrated smoothly with existing nerve circuits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the end of last year, the company had 18,600 employees, but that was before a significant number of pink slips were given this year and Skydance Media was integrated.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fragments recovered from an indurated limestone statue of Hatshepsut.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, Barman envisions compact, microchip-scale quantum sensors.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
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These 5 compact picks stand out.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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