as in concisely
in a few words
write the instructions as compactly as possible
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Recent Examples of compactly
When not in use, the space-saving, foldable design can be compactly stored until needed.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
The platform also acts as the central nervous system for robots, compactly combining high-performance computing, sensors, and software to create a machine that can learn from its surroundings.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025
Designed to feel indulgent without the markup, Quince’s pieces roll up compactly for easy packing and drape effortlessly for all-day wear.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2025
The oven fits compactly on your countertop but can still hold a nine-inch pizza or four slices of bread.
—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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
The platform also acts as the central nervous system for robots, compactly combining high-performance computing, sensors, and software to create a machine that can learn from its surroundings.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025
Designed to feel indulgent without the markup, Quince’s pieces roll up compactly for easy packing and drape effortlessly for all-day wear.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2025
The oven fits compactly on your countertop but can still hold a nine-inch pizza or four slices of bread.
—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
Adverb
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Well, first of all, that was incredibly concisely summarized.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2025
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Requa more concisely describes it as less Roland Emmerich, more Paul Greengrass.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Compactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compactly. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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