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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
Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Prized for its blue-green foliage and narrow habit, 'Taylor' juniper is easy to grow throughout the South in a variety of soils, including dry, clay, compacted, and nutrient-poor sites.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Why Soil Becomes Compacted Soil can become compacted for a handful of reasons.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
If the existing layer is compacted, break it up before adding new mulch.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
According to the study, the United States west of the Mississippi River experienced some of the world's highest levels of rain consolidation, with yearly rainfall for the Rocky Mountains becoming 20% more compacted into heavier downpours.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The Forum stage appeared considerably small for such a sizable venue (it should be noted that the venue itself was compacted as the upper terrace was closed off), and the only bells and whistles were plumes of smoke and a screen-and-light setup.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Sod for sports fields is typically grown in a base of sand to provide quick drainage and prevent the grass from getting compacted as the roots become established.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Verb
Aerate and immediately water lawns that are compacted, hard to wet or have nematode problems.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Prized for its blue-green foliage and narrow habit, 'Taylor' juniper is easy to grow throughout the South in a variety of soils, including dry, clay, compacted, and nutrient-poor sites.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Why Soil Becomes Compacted Soil can become compacted for a handful of reasons.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
If the existing layer is compacted, break it up before adding new mulch.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
According to the study, the United States west of the Mississippi River experienced some of the world's highest levels of rain consolidation, with yearly rainfall for the Rocky Mountains becoming 20% more compacted into heavier downpours.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The Forum stage appeared considerably small for such a sizable venue (it should be noted that the venue itself was compacted as the upper terrace was closed off), and the only bells and whistles were plumes of smoke and a screen-and-light setup.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Sod for sports fields is typically grown in a base of sand to provide quick drainage and prevent the grass from getting compacted as the roots become established.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
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Vocals sound crisp and defined, but the mids in the track, including the synth melody and the thumping electronic beat, come across slightly compressed and flat.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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The Leadership Skill That Matters Now The hardest part of this transition to more compressed timelines is knowing when to stop.—
Lior Weinstein,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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And the housing industry has slowly consolidated as the market slumps.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Hilton, on the other hand, has consolidated a majority of the Republican vote with 59% to Bianco’s 29%.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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Cuban leaders are believed to rely on hardened facilities, underground bunkers, tunnels, decoys, secure compounds and frequent movement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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That means hardened infrastructure, redundant logistics, jointly developed air and missile defenses, more resilient energy systems, and upgrades to pipelines, ports, rail, and trade routes.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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While much of those gains are concentrated in a few select sectors like health care, those two reports prompted some cautious optimism about hiring picking back up in 2026.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The data also reveal how tightly this contamination is concentrated around Kantamanto, pinpointing the market as the epicenter.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Even the electric fireplace, controlled with the remote, is integrated.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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PicCopilot Integration with Google Ads Alibaba International integrated its AI creative platform, PicCopilot, with Google Ads, linking content creation directly to digital advertising.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Fragments recovered from an indurated limestone statue of Hatshepsut.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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In a bid to make Liverpool more compact out of possession, Slot responded by dropping Salah, who had previously started every league game under the Dutchman.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Separately, the discovery of a woman’s shoe, a compact case, a medicine vial, and a bottle of concealer that were found on Nikumaroro in the South Pacific and may have belonged to the 1930s aviator Amelia Earhart have provided more clues about her 1937 disappearance.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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