as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compacting of wool fibers into felt
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as in consolidating
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 compressing
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 compacting
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
This means that trees spread farther apart will appear closer together, compacting the array of color in one scene.
—Mike De Sisti, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Rammed earth is an old building method that involves compacting damp soil, sand, and clay layers into a solid wall.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
This means that trees spread farther apart will appear closer together, compacting the array of color in one scene.
—Mike De Sisti, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacting
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Dunne told me that the EV sector in China is consolidating; 11 Chinese companies now dominate the local car market.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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On the other side of the yellow line, Hamas is digging in, too — regrouping after the war and consolidating control of its part of Gaza.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to the team, the process mimics the geological conditions that form fossil fuels, compressing wet biomass at high temperatures and pressures to produce biocrude.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The mass on the ovary can also push onto the urinary system, compressing your bladder and creating a feeling of having to urinate constantly.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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The sock maker could also deliver compression socks, which in-flight employees have requested.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Suspension duties come courtesy of a Marzocchi setup that takes care of compression and rebound damping separately at both front and rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the system is currently optimized for exclusivity, concentrating wealth and generating resentment.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Poor quality or too little sleep makes concentrating on new information difficult.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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And while the 3rd gen also requires the separate Nest app, the 4th gen offers full functionality and control in the Google Home app, condensing all of your smart home devices into one hub.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The curriculum was meant to make up for lost learning by condensing two academic years into one, having students focus on just the core content of each subject.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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There's also an air condensation mechanism that produces a few liters of potable water daily, along with a stable Wi-Fi connection.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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The dew or condensation on the ground, vegetation, and surfaces like your car will subsequently freeze.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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By merging horror and political trauma, the film transforms its ghosts into metaphors for Kashmir itself—a land where the past is never buried, only silenced, and where true liberation depends on acknowledging the pain of all sides.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the modern era, architects have been drawn to the idea of merging dwellings with the earth itself.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Compacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacting. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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