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
In addition to preventing soil compaction, raised beds can help with drainage, prevent weeds and serve as a barrier to pests.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Areas of eastern San Rafael and Corte Madera are subsiding at a rate of more than 0.4 inches per year, largely because of sediment compaction, according to the report by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Land in San Rafael, Corte Madera, Foster City and Bay Farm Island in the San Francisco Bay Area was found to be subsiding at more than 0.4 inches per year, primarily due to sediment compaction—when loose particles are pressed together under the weight of overlying layers.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
This was linked to processes such as soil compaction, erosion and groundwater withdrawal.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Areas of eastern San Rafael and Corte Madera are subsiding at a rate of more than 0.4 inches per year, largely because of sediment compaction, according to the report by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Land in San Rafael, Corte Madera, Foster City and Bay Farm Island in the San Francisco Bay Area was found to be subsiding at more than 0.4 inches per year, primarily due to sediment compaction—when loose particles are pressed together under the weight of overlying layers.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
This was linked to processes such as soil compaction, erosion and groundwater withdrawal.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
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The company is busy diving out of the way of changing advertiser behavior tied to tariffs and consumer spending, trying to duck emerging regulatory curveballs out of Europe and the US, and dodging margin compression by reigning in full year expenses.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Price compression has also lowered tax revenue despite slightly more consumers in the legal market today than two years ago.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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One method is condensation drying, which uses hot water from the final rinse and cool air inside the dishwasher to create condensation, which supposedly drains away excess water (but doesn't always).—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2025
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The flat lid caused a lot of condensation to accumulate around the edge, which then poured onto the cooktop when removed.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Europe's largest economy has long been sluggish, with its GDP flip-flopping between growth and contraction in each quarter throughout 2023 and 2024.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Magnesium is a mineral that plays an important role in many bodily functions, including bone health, blood pressure regulation, and muscle contractions.—
Patricia Mikula,
Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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