as in concisely
in a few words
write the instructions as compactly as possible
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Recent Examples of compactly
The oven fits compactly on your countertop but can still hold a nine-inch pizza or four slices of bread.
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
These lightweight headphones feature plush ear cushions and fold up compactly for runs, commutes, or whatever.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
These lightweight headphones feature plush ear cushions and fold up compactly for runs, commutes, or whatever.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compactly
concisely
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Practice answering concisely and confidently in your own voice.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Compactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compactly. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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