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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 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
Aerate compacted and hard-to-wet lawns.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Your Soil May Be Too Compacted Areas of your garden that receive lots of foot or vehicular traffic can become so compacted that water cannot penetrate the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 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
If necessary, aerate compacted soils and incorporate compost or organic matter to encourage biological activity from soil organisms that naturally improve soil structure.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
The beds are easy to weed and root vegetables are easy to harvest because the soil is never compacted by walking on it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 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
Aerate compacted and hard-to-wet lawns.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Your Soil May Be Too Compacted Areas of your garden that receive lots of foot or vehicular traffic can become so compacted that water cannot penetrate the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 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
If necessary, aerate compacted soils and incorporate compost or organic matter to encourage biological activity from soil organisms that naturally improve soil structure.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are global geopolitical events showing up in fabric costs, freight surcharges, and compressed margins.—
Catherine Nekavand,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Faster flight testing The compressed schedule stands out in a major military aviation program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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As of April 30, 21 deals had been consolidated into three pending arbitration cases.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The next major decision for the district could come this summer, when school leaders determine whether to pursue a bond measure for additional classroom space and upgrades at Upper Blue Elementary, the school students will be consolidated into.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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This interview has been condensed and edited.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Joan of Arc armor in the form of hardened corsets, even breastplates, were built into a number of dresses.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
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Scrape off any hardened grease and wash it with soap and water before your next barbecue session.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 May 2026
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Under this strategy, armored forces would not be deployed in support of infantry, but would instead be concentrated and coordinated to rapidly break through enemy lines and seize territory.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Many of Idaho’s private schools are also concentrated in more urban areas.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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VoCoVo said the technology is integrated into its award-winning Series 5 Pro Headset and was developed in direct response to feedback from a global retail customer base.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, staffers succeeded in pushing Google to abandon a Pentagon program that would have integrated its AI into drone operations.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 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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The geographically compact 9th District that includes Memphis — currently represented by Steve Cohen, who is white — would stretch a couple hundred miles eastward before reaching north toward the Nashville suburbs.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The design is compact and minimalist, and the slots are wide.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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