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
Reduce compaction by aerating and avoid trampling lawns and garden beds when soils are wet.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
The overuse of groundwater leads to the depletion of aquifers, the emptied earth leading to compaction.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 28 May 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
Add to that soil compaction and the risks of flooding are increasingly significantly.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 26 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
The overuse of groundwater leads to the depletion of aquifers, the emptied earth leading to compaction.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 28 May 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
Add to that soil compaction and the risks of flooding are increasingly significantly.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
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End-stage prostate cancer may spread to the spine, causing compression of the nerves that affect the limbs.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
3 Aug. 2025
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After Smith, a former lifeguard for the city, performed chest compressions, the 25-year-old was transported to a local hospital and is expected to fully recover, CBS News reported.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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As the air rises and cools, water vapor condenses into a cumulus-type cloud, with smoke, ash, and vapor particles acting as condensation nuclei, according to an explainer on NASA’s website exploring their evolution.—
Brandi D. Addison,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Now it's completed, testing will continue for condensation, insulation performance and other concerns such as longevity, using integrated sensors.—
Adam Williams
July 25,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
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Month-on-month, the economy grew 0.4% in June after a 0.1% contraction in May, failing to shake off the impact of U.S. tariffs and business uncertainty.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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High-multiple growth stocks often falter during economic slowdowns, as lower earnings growth leads to sharp contractions in valuation multiples.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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