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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
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
These behave like oil droplets in water, a process known as phase separation, and could mimic how chromatin compacts inside cells.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The judge cited language from the compacts and related procedures for the Picayune Rancheria, Blue Lake and Chicken Ranch.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The compacts help regulate the cannabis market and promote health and safety, OCM said.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
From toner pads that visibly erase pores to cushion compacts that click shut like a dream, every step in a Korean beauty routine is a small, joyful ritual.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Global compacts signed by most of the world's countries in 1951 and 1967 established a framework for someone fleeing persecution to seek asylum at another country's borders.
—Ted Hesson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
More liberal states are considering forming compacts and creating their own regulations that require vaccines to protect their communities.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
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.
—Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Wet soil compacts easily underfoot, so rather than dig or weed or plant, do other chores like repotting plants, cleaning your toolshed, and planning for spring.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
These behave like oil droplets in water, a process known as phase separation, and could mimic how chromatin compacts inside cells.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The judge cited language from the compacts and related procedures for the Picayune Rancheria, Blue Lake and Chicken Ranch.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The compacts help regulate the cannabis market and promote health and safety, OCM said.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
From toner pads that visibly erase pores to cushion compacts that click shut like a dream, every step in a Korean beauty routine is a small, joyful ritual.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Global compacts signed by most of the world's countries in 1951 and 1967 established a framework for someone fleeing persecution to seek asylum at another country's borders.
—Ted Hesson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
More liberal states are considering forming compacts and creating their own regulations that require vaccines to protect their communities.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bokashi composting is a six- to seven-week Japanese composting method that compacts bokashi bran (usually wheat germ, wheat bran, or sawdust combined with molasses) with kitchen waste to partially break down materials.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
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.
—Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacts
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Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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This organization’s reports form the scientific understanding for UNFCCC discussions and treaties.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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Look for agreements that explicitly connect energy systems to digital infrastructure—because that is where the real compounding happens.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ribera has also been outspoken in her views on the current US administration, re-posting a statement by former US President Barack Obama criticizing federal agents’ actions in Minneapolis, for example, and lambasting the US for pulling out of climate agreements.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The reason for the move is that Rack & Riddle is planning on developing a new Sparkling Innovation Park, which consolidates key operations in one location, leaving San Joaquin County behind.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The update consolidates rebooking options, bag tracking, and eligible vouchers into one central location.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Video inflates thought; reading compresses it.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This vapor layer unexpectedly acts as a cushion, ensuring the shockwave compresses the water symmetrically.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some countries are forming new security pacts, as Saudi Arabia and Pakistan recently did.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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The implications of his remarks were enormous, potentially rupturing an alliance that has held firm since the dawn of the Cold War and seemed among the globe’s most unshakable pacts.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Johnson is also part of the Geek Partnership Society, an organization that hosts sci-fi fantasy conventions.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here's a roundup of all sorts of events coming up, including winter fests; an array of performances; conventions, from cars to comics; museums and galleries; food and drink festivities; author visits; home and garden happenings; ways to get out into nature; and more.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The current phase expands participation to additional countries and concentrates on issues such as prevention of major equipment failures, safety classification of systems, and scenarios involving loss of external power supplies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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River North concentrates some of the city’s most stylish, high-profile sake programs.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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But oxygen on Jupiter is mostly locked away in water, which condenses deep below the visible clouds, far beyond the reach of instruments in orbit around the gas giant.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Coastal fog — which forms when moist air condenses over the cool, ocean water and drifts toward shore — then picks up water evaporating from the ocean surface, allowing methyl mercury to hitch a ride onto land.—
Daniella Garcia Almeida,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Compacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacts. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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