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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
a mattress with a compact foam core
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as in packed
having little space between items or parts
compact soil that should provide good support for the plant
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
compact prose without a single wasted word
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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
a five-nation compact to control drug traffic
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the two made a compact never to artificially prolong the other's life in the event of incapacitating illness or injury
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
the media giant decided to compact all of its far-flung operations onto a single site
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as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
compact the snow into a tight ball for throwing
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Recent Examples of compact
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the neighboring dining area, 1960s Swedish seating is paired with a Yves Saint Laurent cutting table overlooking the compact kitchen through a void connecting both rooms.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Denise Primbet, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Universities have violated their founding compact to seek truth and develop knowledge for the common good.
—Ilya Shapiro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
In cold months, these bodies of ice accumulate mass as snowfall gets compacted.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
After all, river vessels are compact by necessity, designed to navigate narrow waterways and low bridges.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the neighboring dining area, 1960s Swedish seating is paired with a Yves Saint Laurent cutting table overlooking the compact kitchen through a void connecting both rooms.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
There aren’t many foundations out there that are just as natural-looking as this cushion compact from Unleashia.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Universities have violated their founding compact to seek truth and develop knowledge for the common good.
—Ilya Shapiro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
As the season progresses, this growing medium can become extremely hard and compacted, refusing to absorb water.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
In cold months, these bodies of ice accumulate mass as snowfall gets compacted.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compact
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Two of the main storylines that make Friends a particularly hard rewatch, where LGBTQ rights are concerned, are the relationship between Carol (Jane Sibbett), Ross' (David Schwimmer) ex-wife and her longtime girlfriend Susan (Jessica Hecht), and Chandler's (Matthew Perry) trans parent.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The device includes attachments such as a wide dust brush that’s ideal for sweeping over shelves, baseboards, and furniture along with a crevice tool for getting into hard-to-reach areas.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Bryan's country contemporaries Owen Riegling, Randall King and George Birge opened before the headliner performed for a packed lawn.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Just two weeks before the singer was rushed to the hospital, Jones had taken the stage for what would be his final performance at a packed venue in Knoxville, Tennessee.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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McVey, 28, has reaped a personal bonus from the concise coaching: he’s been freed up to develop his game by not having to direct traffic as much.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Then draft a concise, personalized cover letter highlighting my strongest fit points.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Putin was referring to a partnership treaty that the two leaders signed on June 18, 2024, during a trip by Putin to the North Korean capital, Pyongyang.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Interest is not eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception to the extent interest deductions create or increase a net operating loss carryover that is ECI or attributable to a PE under a treaty.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Yost, in his opinion, said county commissioners are allowed to enter into agreements with federal immigration authorities.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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And announcements of investment agreements have already proven questionable.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Getting Adams out of the race could help Cuomo consolidate support among voters who don't like Mamdani, political analysts have said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Last month, West Virginia’s attorney general asked that the cases be consolidated and considered together by the same judge.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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As competition intensifies and timelines compress, fashion players can no longer rely on legacy ways of working.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Circana’s Liquid Mix compresses that cycle to minutes, vastly improving how brands can respond to market signals.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are available in five sizes, along with plenty of fun patterns, solid colors, and an all-black pack.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nina Energy turns scraps into solid biofuels and biochar.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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