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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
  • Hospital staff noted that the victim's ribs were fractured due to Watkins performing chest compressions on him.
    Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
  • In addition, Enriquez covered the pace of AI, speaking of tightening compression cycles and adoption curves that are getting shorter.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 14 June 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
  • Additionally, wet windows can accumulate condensation overnight, potentially ruining your hard work.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
  • Because there’s not as much condensation flowing through the air conditioner, researchers haven’t noticed as many microbes brewing on AC units there, Peccia notes.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • This involves integrating generative AI with robotics for battle damage assessment operations.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Reduce compaction by aerating and avoid trampling lawns and garden beds when soils are wet.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
  • No-till or minimal-tilling practices mean less disturbance to the soil environment, which promotes beneficial organisms and reduces soil compaction.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
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“Compacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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