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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, 15 Mar. 2026
If the mix feels heavy, compacted, or clumpy instead of light and fluffy, the organic components have likely broken down.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 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
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
Verb
Add Aeration Amendments Overly dry soil is usually also compacted.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
If the mix feels heavy, compacted, or clumpy instead of light and fluffy, the organic components have likely broken down.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
Adjective
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Each fable encodes an algorithm of behavior, a compressed moral script.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your rightness would earn you a compressed, airless, spiky situation, like the one your parents had.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rolapp described a near future in which the current 38-event PGA Tour schedule will be consolidated into 21 to 26 Tier 1 tournaments and unspecified others will be relegated to Tier 2 tournament status.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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As American journalistic institutions are consolidated and politicized by tech billionaires seeking to dominate the industry, those who consume news on the internet are increasingly left to assemble the disparate pieces on their own.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best callus removers make quick work of thick, hardened skin—without turning your bathroom into a full-on pedicure station.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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The medical examiner ruled her death the result of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or hardened arteries, possibly due to a hereditary disorder.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the birth of this enormous sweeping bar may have initially concentrated gas to help trigger star formation and then propel stars outward, the researchers suggested.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the scientists observed ravens routinely appearing at kill sites, concentrated in northern Yellowstone where wolf kills are clustered.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, guests will also notice that the in-room HVAC system is integrated with all balcony doors, resulting in the automatic shutdown of the system when the door is left open.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The examination found that the collection and financial reporting systems were not integrated, which meant that manual reporting was required to the finance department, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 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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The device is compact enough to sit on a desk, a major shift from existing systems that often require large laboratory setups.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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These towels are ultra-thin, sand-free microfiber essentials that shake clean instantly, dry three times faster than cotton, and fold down lightweight and compact for the ultimate travel-ready getaway.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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