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compacting

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verb

present participle of compact

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacting
Verb
  • Field commissioned the report ahead of the possibility of consolidating the department’s services at either its headquarters at the town’s civic center or the police operations center on Los Gatos Boulevard.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The film Barbie, released in 2023 starring Margot Robbie, also featured a pair of pink Birkenstock Arizona sandals, consolidating its cool status.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • According to notices published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, the affected pools have compression straps around the exterior that allow children to climb up and into the pool while unattended without a ladder.
    David Matthews, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
  • What To Know The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about five million 48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression straps made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup.
    Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Mark is reintegrating, merging the memories of his innie and his outie.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
  • As a chef, she’s taken this timeless dinner combination to new heights by merging it with her love of music.
    Jessica Fields, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Allow the book to come back to room temperature while still sealed to prevent condensation.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
  • The second process for forming a condensation trail occurs in air that is clear, but almost fully saturated with water vapor.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • This involves integrating generative AI with robotics for battle damage assessment operations.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Since studios and media companies began integrating AI into their operations, there has been pushback from consumers and those working in Hollywood about how the emerging technology will be used in pre- and post-production.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Wet soil is also prone to compaction from the weight of the mower, which may leave ruts in the yard.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
  • For one, construction activities like excavation and soil compaction from heavy machinery can damage a tree’s critical root zone, preventing uptake of water and nutrients crucial for the plant’s survival.
    Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • For the company in question, meme stock bumps and short squeezes can be distracting, but have limited direct impact on operations.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
  • Add a few mini mozzarella balls, enough pesto to lightly coat the salad, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
    Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
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“Compacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacting. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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