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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
a mattress with a compact foam core
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as in packed
having little space between items or parts
compact soil that should provide good support for the plant
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
compact prose without a single wasted word
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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
a five-nation compact to control drug traffic
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the two made a compact never to artificially prolong the other's life in the event of incapacitating illness or injury
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as in to consolidate
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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as in to compress
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 compact
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
When Ford closed three of its manufacturing plants in 2002, among them was the only other facility producing the compact pickup in Edison, N.J.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2025
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
The faculty senate of Rutgers University began the initiative, passing a resolution April 6 to establish the compact among the Big Ten’s 18 universities.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 29 Mar. 2025
Since wet soil compacts easily — especially the clay soil so common in the Chicago region — don’t rush to start gardening in spring.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Phillips is compact and explosive at the point but is inconsistent at controlling blocks quickly enough as a read-and-react defender.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
When Ford closed three of its manufacturing plants in 2002, among them was the only other facility producing the compact pickup in Edison, N.J.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
Crushed gravel compacts like concrete and is easier to chip away.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
The faculty senate of Rutgers University began the initiative, passing a resolution April 6 to establish the compact among the Big Ten’s 18 universities.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Walking around it causes erosion, compacts soil, tramples vegetation, and unnecessarily widens the path.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 29 Mar. 2025
Since wet soil compacts easily — especially the clay soil so common in the Chicago region — don’t rush to start gardening in spring.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compact
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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With packed rows of congregants, an evangelical bent and technology that wouldn’t feel out of place at a stadium concert, the Gemstones’ megachurch isn’t far off from the real thing.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Nothing in the opening minutes after halftime could quell the momentum that seemed to get worse by the possession in front of a packed house at Intuit Dome.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This pick comes with a concise summary that gives you insight into the rigor of quality research and my approach to picking stocks.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Especially for athletes such as Revel who are fluid and concise with their footwork and have the physicality to match up with bigger receivers.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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After the attack, India suspended a treaty regulating water-sharing, and both countries closed airspace to each other’s airlines.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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Russia, which operates a settlement on the islands, has accused Norway of breaking the treaty by increasing its military presence, something Norway denies.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The agreement also has a joint research component where both companies will study and assess the actual effects of AI on professional tax preparation, with the goal of creating scalable solutions for future AI apps and solutions.—
Tor Constantino, MBA,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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In February, Vice Studios cut a distribution agreement with ITV Studios.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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The reorganization will consolidate several key offices, reflecting plans to cut regulatory red tape and promote more energy development, as laid out in President Donald Trump's executive orders, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a video message.—
Valerie Volcovici,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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By consolidating multiple data sources in a data warehouse, organizations create a single source of truth that enables AI agents to work with current information and reduce the risk of conflicting data. 3.—
Ariel Katz,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Streaming services compress the audio more vigorously than is common in physical media, which can cause problems with intelligibility.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Treatment for groin strains includes rest, icing, compressing the affected area, and taking pain medications.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Chemicals at the port were suspected to have fueled the explosion, but the exact cause was not clear and Iran's Defence Ministry denied international media reports that the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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For those looking to scale, focus on building a solid client base, continually reinvest in quality leads, and consider eventually expanding by hiring or mentoring other agents to grow your business.—
David Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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