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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
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 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
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
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
Verb
Soil that’s too wet can become dense and compacted, limiting airflow and creating conditions for root rot.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
Adjective
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Such deadlines lend themselves to compressed frenzies of activity.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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CEOs are expected to create significant value in compressed timeframes, meet aggressive growth targets, and navigate a minefield of internal and external pressures.—
Samantha Allison,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Apr. 2026
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Finally, in 2000, both stores consolidated into the current building on University Avenue, which the family purchased in 1980.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
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The cases were later consolidated with the claims of the state attorneys general, which include California and New York.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The following interview excerpts have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In that sense, the discussion around hardened container images reflects a larger shift.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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To minimize the risk of this happening, teams may choose pre-hardened images from containerization services that have already secured their images.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Baking had concentrated its sweetness and tang so that this small wedge packed a blast of bright flavor.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the map doesn't show that Brood II cicadas have a presence in Pittsburgh, the university has numerous records of the insects' presence in other parts of Pennsylvania, with most of the reports concentrated in the eastern half of the state.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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In addition to technical work, the programme has integrated digital design tools through a new Product Lifecycle Management system and expanded its supplier base to over 500 companies, with 83 percent based in the UK.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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The diamonds are subtle, integrated into the design rather than sitting on top.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 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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These modular reactors are a cheaper, more compact alternative to large-scale plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rivals in this compact EV scrap will include the Renault Twingo, BYD Dolphin Surf (or Seagull), Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster and upcoming Volkswagen ID1.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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