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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
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
If the probe penetrates less than 4 inches, the soil is considered compacted.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The smaller ones haven’t been in the pot that long, whereas the more mature plants in the larger pots have been growing in there for a while and the roots might be more compacted.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This also makes sure your soil doesn't become compacted over time.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Add Aeration Amendments Overly dry soil is usually also compacted.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Add More Soil and Compost Raised bed soil naturally becomes compacted over time and begins to settle and sink to a level that is no longer sufficient for root growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 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
Verb
On both systems, urine is vented outside the capsule while solid waste is compacted and returned home with the crew.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
If the probe penetrates less than 4 inches, the soil is considered compacted.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The smaller ones haven’t been in the pot that long, whereas the more mature plants in the larger pots have been growing in there for a while and the roots might be more compacted.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This also makes sure your soil doesn't become compacted over time.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Add Aeration Amendments Overly dry soil is usually also compacted.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Add More Soil and Compost Raised bed soil naturally becomes compacted over time and begins to settle and sink to a level that is no longer sufficient for root growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
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The post stands as a compressed piece of social commentary, using pop culture shorthand to underline how little—at least on the surface—seems to have changed.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The novel, Lerner’s shortest to date, is a chamber piece, more compressed and crystallized than any of its predecessors.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Provost’s Office began reviewing the programs in 2024 to evaluate where programs can be consolidated, suspended or consolidated.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The market power debate Live Nation Entertainment consolidated the live entertainment market by vertically integrating several business segments involved in concert production.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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This story has been lightly edited and condensed for readability.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The sand mound in question is reportedly approximately 108 feet tall, made of hardened sand rather than bedrock.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Electronic warfare systems often fail against autonomous drones with hardened communications, while missile interceptors are inefficient against low-cost, high-volume threats.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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But holding on leaves your portfolio heavily concentrated.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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From the outset, the firm concentrated on labor law claims, premises liability, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice matters.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For companies looking for even deeper insights, the hub can be integrated into TrusTrace’s full enterprise platform for comprehensive upstream supplier engagement and supply chain traceability.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The park is one of Baltimore’s oldest public spaces, home to a historic nine-hole golf course that has long served as an accessible recreational hub, particularly for Black golfers as one of the first courses to be racially integrated in 1951.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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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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The toilet aboard Orion is a smaller, more compact version of the bathrooms on the International Space Station.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lightweight umbrellas will be more compact and easier to travel with.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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