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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
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Porsche, for example, makes two different SUVs, the midsize Porsche Cayenne, which is a direct competitor to the Urus, and the more compact Macan.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Downsides By emphasizing making the hose compact, manufacturers sometimes cut corners on hose durability and strength.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Tilling appears to fluff up and soften soil but actually causes the soil to compact.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
However, this compact slushie machine—with five preset programs for everything from frozen margaritas to frappuccinos—is worth the kitchen real estate.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Porsche, for example, makes two different SUVs, the midsize Porsche Cayenne, which is a direct competitor to the Urus, and the more compact Macan.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
As a true compact, it’s often been on the smaller end of the automotive spectrum, but there have also been several AMG versions over the years.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Downsides By emphasizing making the hose compact, manufacturers sometimes cut corners on hose durability and strength.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
In addition to damaging vegetation, off-road driving can pollute water sources, threaten sensitive cultural and historical sites, endanger wildlife, and disrupt and compact the soil.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Tilling appears to fluff up and soften soil but actually causes the soil to compact.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compact
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Refine your key points to be clear and concise—no rambling monologues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As the celebration on the floor dispersed to make way for the second national semifinal, Clayton could be seen greeting every teammate and staffer who offered a handshakes or a hug with a concise message.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The study authors suggest their findings could be helpful to the United Nations’ Minamata Convention on Mercury, an international treaty to protect humans and the environment from the negative effects of the metal.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Trump threatened earlier this year to levy additional tariffs against Mexico after the country missed the deadline to send over water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande River, stipulated by a 1944 treaty.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2025
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The agency’s chief financial officer, chief of staff, and chief risk officer are reportedly resigning over the agreement as well.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By doing the reduction work close to the disaster site, debris that initially filled three or four dump trucks can be consolidated into one large semi tractor-trailer load.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Several lawsuits claiming the response was inadequate were consolidated into a single class action suit, Bianucci v. Rite Aid Corporation.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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The song is deliberately compressed to sound like a Phil Spector track, and a video John made for the Gilbert O’Sullivan Show in 1973 features a rare cameo from Bernie mimicking Ray Cooper on bells.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Many of them focus on radically new technologies for heating and compressing plasmas, or fusing unusual combinations of isotopes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several top measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Center Cooper Beebe provided solid reliability in his rookie season, but how far does his ceiling reach?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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