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as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
a five-nation compact to control drug traffic
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as in agreements
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 consolidates
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 compresses
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 compacts
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
The America First Global Health Strategy outlines bilateral government-to-government compacts, co-investment requirements, and private-sector partnerships.
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Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
On top of its revolutionary new battery that can charge in just five minutes, BYD is expanding its portfolio with several new products tailored for global markets, from compacts and sedans to SUVs.
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Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
According to Queen and Consort, Prince Philip designed gold compacts engraved with his and Elizabeth's initials in jewels for the party.
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Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Through compacts with the state, tribes can also sell products off reservations, too.
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Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Unlike catalytic converters, a criminal doesn’t have to lift the vehicle to do the job, and sedans and compacts are spared no more than lifted pickups and SUVs.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Multiple states have gone to court to argue prediction markets are nothing more than unlicensed gambling sites that operate in violation of state law and tribal compacts.
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A.j. Perez,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
The soil degrades into a fine, powdery mix that compacts and can't hold onto moisture.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
As water is pumped out, the ground above it compacts and stays that way, according to a study published by the American Geophysical Union.
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Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
The outlet said Parmigiano Reggiano has about 10 grams of protein per ounce, which comes from its milk content and aging process that compacts the protein into more concentrated servings.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
Scooping flour right out of the bag compacts it; for more precise measuring, spoon and level it instead.
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Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
Solar panel construction damages the soil, compacts the ground, and changes drainage patterns, threatening nearby productive acreage.
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Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Frontier-model oversight, critical-infrastructure cybersecurity standards, and much of workforce policy require federal action or multistate compacts.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
The America First Global Health Strategy outlines bilateral government-to-government compacts, co-investment requirements, and private-sector partnerships.
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Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
On top of its revolutionary new battery that can charge in just five minutes, BYD is expanding its portfolio with several new products tailored for global markets, from compacts and sedans to SUVs.
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Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
According to Queen and Consort, Prince Philip designed gold compacts engraved with his and Elizabeth's initials in jewels for the party.
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Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Through compacts with the state, tribes can also sell products off reservations, too.
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Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Unlike catalytic converters, a criminal doesn’t have to lift the vehicle to do the job, and sedans and compacts are spared no more than lifted pickups and SUVs.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Multiple states have gone to court to argue prediction markets are nothing more than unlicensed gambling sites that operate in violation of state law and tribal compacts.
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A.j. Perez,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Choose a Direction Mowing in the same rows every session compacts the soil.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
The soil degrades into a fine, powdery mix that compacts and can't hold onto moisture.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
As water is pumped out, the ground above it compacts and stays that way, according to a study published by the American Geophysical Union.
—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
The outlet said Parmigiano Reggiano has about 10 grams of protein per ounce, which comes from its milk content and aging process that compacts the protein into more concentrated servings.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
Scooping flour right out of the bag compacts it; for more precise measuring, spoon and level it instead.
—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
Solar panel construction damages the soil, compacts the ground, and changes drainage patterns, threatening nearby productive acreage.
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Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacts
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The force behind many co-productions treaties already in place, the latest signed in April between Canada and Republic of Korea, CMF is also behind the push for more international cooperation between Canadian producers and broadcasters and their international counterparts.
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The defense agreement is expected to reaffirm the mutual defense obligations set out in NATO and European Union treaties, to which both countries are parties.
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Some cities offered more generous incentives while others had lower labor costs, however, Fort Worth’s history of delivering incentive agreements and city support for the project have made Fort Worth the company’s preferred location, Rogers said.
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Major unions and business interests often sponsor competing measures, only to negotiate 11th-hour agreements to yank their proposals from ever appearing in front of voters.
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Codify a rule stating that when an issuer deletes or consolidates a narrative risk factor to make room for precise financial mapping, that cleanup cannot be introduced as evidence of a material omission.
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Our favorite newcomer is from Elevate Jet, which consolidates sourcing, pricing, and booking.
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Sitting for hours on end compresses joints and reduces circulation of synovial fluid, the body’s natural joint lubricant.
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The Great Flattening Of SaaS AI compresses time.
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Mediators are also discussing nonaggression pacts, non-state armed groups and nuclear issues with Iran, according to Qatar.
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Disney+ has made similar pacts with the UK’s ITV and Germany’s ZDF.
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At the previous two conventions, resolutions passed in support of Israel.
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Ralph Lauren celebrated timeless elegance, Prada continued to challenge conventions with intelligence and subtle irony, Setchu impressed with its refined approach to craftsmanship and versatility, while Paul Smith delivered a fresh and optimistic take on tailoring.
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But unlike a dual-class listing that concentrates power and eliminates accountability, these models distribute power and build accountability in a way that is predictable for shareholders – exactly as public companies were initially designed.
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For example, drought often concentrates elephants around water and food sources, such as watering holes, where those sick or weakened by starvation are more likely to succumb to the harsh weather conditions, poor water quality, or predators who have taken notice of the herd’s behavior.
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Prioritise, which uses AI to surface your most important notifications first, and Summarise, which condenses long chat threads into a quick summary without opening the app.
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Belmont says the facility would generate enough heat to raise nighttime temperatures by eight to 12 degrees, irrevocably shifting the dew point, the temperature at which water condenses.
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“Compacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacts. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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