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
With lightweight builds that reduce soil compaction and the capacity to operate continuously for up to 30 hours, these machines dramatically boost productivity.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The frequency of aerating a lawn varies based on foot traffic, compaction and soil type, such as clay soil.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
First, soil compaction decreased, meaning the soil became more aerated (and this would allow for healthier root growth).
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
However, if the soil does not show any compaction and the plant is not root-bound, the unhealthy appearance has other causes such as root rot from overwatering.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The frequency of aerating a lawn varies based on foot traffic, compaction and soil type, such as clay soil.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
First, soil compaction decreased, meaning the soil became more aerated (and this would allow for healthier root growth).
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
However, if the soil does not show any compaction and the plant is not root-bound, the unhealthy appearance has other causes such as root rot from overwatering.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
Noun
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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
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And in order for the compression stroke to work as the cylinder moves upward, the diversion port and exhaust ports must be open at the same time for part of the cycle to ensure that all of the exhaust gases are out of the chamber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Additionally, wet windows can accumulate condensation overnight, potentially ruining your hard work.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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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
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Wilson has spent 12 years at the helm of the foundation that has seen significant growth in recent years despite the headwinds of the global pandemic, long actors and writers strikes in 2023 and the contraction in Hollywood’s core business of TV and film.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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That marked the fastest annual contraction since before Covid-19 spread around the world in 2020, stalling or even revering progress on many metrics, such as women’s labor force participation, in some countries.—
Josie Cox,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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