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
This soil provides better drainage and minimizes compaction in containers.
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Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025
Subsidence can also be caused by natural events like earthquakes, sinkholes, erosion, soil compaction and more, according to the National Ocean Association.
—Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 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
Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
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Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025
Subsidence can also be caused by natural events like earthquakes, sinkholes, erosion, soil compaction and more, according to the National Ocean Association.
—Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 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
Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
Noun
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This shouldn’t cause any major video compression problems, though, given that the films only have running times of 96 and 125 minutes respectively.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The first step in the process involves scanning a model to see which layers are most suitable for compression.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
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Just like homemade bags, each sleeve has an outer fabric ring that wraps around the cup, with a bottom piece to keep all condensation contained.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sitting in the bar’s backyard, afternoon sun high, condensation pouring off those Shirley Temples, a joint going back and forth between Bassin and DiGesu, Winter begins to share an idea he’s had for a new live rig for his guitar.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
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The contraction has been particularly brutal for Hollywood’s production assistants, many of whom are feeling stuck at what is supposed to be the starting line of their careers.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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More contractions could be coming soon.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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