as in concisely
in a few words
write the instructions as compactly as possible
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Recent Examples of compactly
Plus, because of the flat weave, these fold compactly and are a versatile staple.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Starting German star Timo Werner for the first time since mid-March, the Earthquakes played compactly before the halftime break, squabbling over the middle of the park with LAFC as both teams fell short in the final third.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
This allows users to adjust the height of the umbrella to their needs and pack it away compactly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
It can also be used compactly as a flashlight or hanging lantern.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
When not in use, the space-saving, foldable design can be compactly stored until needed.
—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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Starting German star Timo Werner for the first time since mid-March, the Earthquakes played compactly before the halftime break, squabbling over the middle of the park with LAFC as both teams fell short in the final third.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
This allows users to adjust the height of the umbrella to their needs and pack it away compactly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
It can also be used compactly as a flashlight or hanging lantern.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
When not in use, the space-saving, foldable design can be compactly stored until needed.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compactly
concisely
Adverb
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Knowing what to do if a power surge damages your appliances and electronics is essential for protecting your home, preventing future issues, and reporting damages clearly and concisely to your insurance company and the local electric company.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keep it short and sweet Responding concisely and confidently will assuage any lingering concerns an employer might have about your work history, McGoff says.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Compactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compactly. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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