as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed
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Recent Examples of compaction
That allows water to soak in more effectively instead of running off — a real benefit in suburban yards where soil compaction is common.
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Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Nitecore accomplishes this compaction by removing the RCR123 battery compartment that sits in the core of the AP05C, powering the AP01 externally via a USB-C input.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
They're exposed to the elements, heavy footsteps, and potential pests all year—and one of the biggest culprits behind a patchy or bare lawn is compaction.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Reduce compaction by aerating and avoid trampling lawns and garden beds when soils are wet.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Nitecore accomplishes this compaction by removing the RCR123 battery compartment that sits in the core of the AP05C, powering the AP01 externally via a USB-C input.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
They're exposed to the elements, heavy footsteps, and potential pests all year—and one of the biggest culprits behind a patchy or bare lawn is compaction.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Reduce compaction by aerating and avoid trampling lawns and garden beds when soils are wet.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
Noun
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Frank Lloyd Wright called this compression and release.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The 5x telephoto gives you a very pleasing compression and doubles as a macro shooter (right image in the above collage).—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Use place mats or tablecloths on your kitchen table to keep food spills, condensation from drinks, and utensils from marring or staining the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Instead of waiting for condensation to evaporate (or wiping it with your hand and leaving streaks), keep a microfiber cloth nearby.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
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Fears around a potential SaaSpocalypse erased more than $1 trillion in SaaS market capitalization in February alone, as investors began pricing in a structural contraction across the sector.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Davenport blames it on the business’s contraction.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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