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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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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
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Keep the trimmings to a few inches thick when compacted to form a mulch layer that allows good air and water movement into the soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
What that means is that our soils are more inclined to become compacted with less water holding capacity, water circulation, nutrient efficiency, and oxygen and other gas exchange.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
This has compacted on the roadways after freezing overnight.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
These winds are compacted with the highest fire danger of the year thus far, with Southwestern counties in 'critical' danger of wildfires.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Jan. 2026
Overwatering can be caused by a pot with poor drainage, the wrong potting medium, or a potting medium that has become old and so compacted that water cannot drain off the roots and air cannot get into the roots.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The team also discovered that synthetic condensates closely mimic how DNA is compacted inside cells.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The relatively small amount of pottery remains can be attributed to the fact that the ground is undisturbed and compacted by several feet of snow every winter; many artifacts could still be underground, Lawrence noted.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
Avoid soil that is compacted, visibly sandy, and shows no signs of active soil organisms.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Keep the trimmings to a few inches thick when compacted to form a mulch layer that allows good air and water movement into the soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
What that means is that our soils are more inclined to become compacted with less water holding capacity, water circulation, nutrient efficiency, and oxygen and other gas exchange.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
This has compacted on the roadways after freezing overnight.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
These winds are compacted with the highest fire danger of the year thus far, with Southwestern counties in 'critical' danger of wildfires.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Jan. 2026
Overwatering can be caused by a pot with poor drainage, the wrong potting medium, or a potting medium that has become old and so compacted that water cannot drain off the roots and air cannot get into the roots.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The team also discovered that synthetic condensates closely mimic how DNA is compacted inside cells.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The relatively small amount of pottery remains can be attributed to the fact that the ground is undisturbed and compacted by several feet of snow every winter; many artifacts could still be underground, Lawrence noted.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
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There’s a full divider panel, multiple pockets for smaller essentials, and elastic cross straps that keep everything compressed and in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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That intensity — the sheer volume of snow deposited on a slope in a compressed timeframe — creates the dangerous loading conditions that trigger avalanches.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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It was eventually consolidated with similar cases filed by 12 states and Learning Resources, an educational supply company.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Formed in 2024 as an independent supplier, Horse Powertrain consolidated the internal combustion and hybrid operations of Geely and Renault Group.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Alyse Whitney,
Saveur,
26 Feb. 2026
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His remarks have been edited and condensed.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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This puts it safely within the light cruise missile-grade of loitering munitions, suggesting it is probably intended for use against hardened or high-value targets.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fabric layers mesh and bond; glass pellets, mother-of-pearl beads, and cables get nestled into crevices, trapped under hardened strata of varnish.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Looking at the full year, the picture brightened as SMCP honed its full-price strategy and concentrated on improving brand perception.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the impact appeared concentrated in one area of the farm complex, with other nearby buildings left largely intact.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Industrial-grade crossed roller bearings are integrated for high precision and load capacity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Students also would have been able to post anonymous confessions, similar to the app YikYak, and Bell would have integrated with education technology products, such as Google Classroom.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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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With multiple compartments in a sleek, stylish puffer design, the Urban Expressions Kris Weekender keeps everything organized and within easy reach, all while staying compact enough to carry comfortably.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, it’s styled like a naked with a modern, sporty, compact design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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