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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
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
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
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
The soil underneath grass becomes compacted, stressed, and weakened under foot traffic, making way for clover to take over.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
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
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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Unlike many recent Olympic hosts that faced compressed planning timelines, LA28 has benefited from a longer preparation runway.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Workflow Load and Cognitive Strain Pharmacy professionals manage verification, patient counseling, insurance adjudication, and regulatory documentation within compressed timeframes.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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What had been a 10-point lead on Election Night for Pratt consolidated to seven points on Wednesday, six on Thursday and now three by the weekend as more votes are counted.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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The Forest Service has denied that the pending closures are intended to force workers to quit and has suggested that employees in the facilities being evaluated for shut down would be consolidated into one location in Colorado.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The second act is tighter and has the best songs, but the whole show could easily be condensed into a 100-minute one-act with little lost.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 June 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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But Rheinmetall’s expansion is increasingly concentrated in lower-risk areas such as air defense, digitization, and naval systems, the Morningstar analysts pointed out, while partnerships and vertical integration help mitigate execution and supply chain risks.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The bulk of shower and storm chances are concentrated across coastal Collier, Miami-Dade and Broward counties.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Like Groq and Cerebras, D-Matrix relies on SRAM, a type of memory that can be made at logic fabs like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and integrated on the same chip.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The company focuses on certification-grade energy storage systems that can be integrated into aircraft propulsion architectures and repeatedly deployed across different platforms once approved by regulators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 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 Truvaga Plus retails for $499 and is rechargeable with unlimited two-minute sessions, a compact design and a 30-day return policy.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The best couches for small spaces are the styles that have a compact silhouette but don’t lack character.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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