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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.
—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.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
—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.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Through compacts with the state, tribes can also sell products off reservations, too.
—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.
—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.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Frontier-model oversight, critical-infrastructure cybersecurity standards, and much of workforce policy require federal action or multistate 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.
—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.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
—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.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Through compacts with the state, tribes can also sell products off reservations, too.
—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.
—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.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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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Haudenosaunee laws and treaties, including Gayanashagowa, were communicated for centuries through wampum belts adorned with quahog shells.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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Under the Medicine Lodge treaties of 1867, the Southern Arapaho and Southern Cheyenne went to reservations in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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The organization says the rule helps protect sponsorship agreements with companies that pay to be official World Cup partners while preventing what’s known as ambush marketing.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Long-term business agreements, because of the data center buildout, should bolster Micron’s earnings, the analysts noted.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The rapid construction of the Marauder is driven by Saronic’s in-house production model at its Franklin, Louisiana, shipyard, which consolidates design, manufacturing, and autonomy development under one roof.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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But several shifts in this year’s edition point to a fair still refining its identity as Paris consolidates its position as Europe’s dominant art market hub after London’s Brexit fumble.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Each compresses an underlying world into a form the institution can manage.—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Venture clienting compresses that timeline dramatically.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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No more crushes, no more secret pacts.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Truwit has struck sponsorship pacts with such blue-chip brands as Nike, and is on the corporate speaking tour for such heavyweights as Amazon, Merck and Bank of America.—
William Earl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Adley and his team make great tasting plates first and foremost, but some of the items, like the unmissable chicken wings stuffed with boudin blanc and romesco, act as a cheeky affront to haute cuisine’s pretensions and conventions.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Todd has continued to helm Chrisley Confessions, as well as speaking at various conservative political conventions.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Teams evolve at different speeds, innovation concentrates among a small subset of employees, and trust across the organization weakens.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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As electricity demand increasingly concentrates around AI infrastructure, data centers and industrial hubs, these characteristics become more valuable.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Over-the-Rhine condenses the history of America into several square blocks.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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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.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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“Compacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacts. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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