as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compacting of wool fibers into felt
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as in consolidating
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 compressing
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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Verb
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Field commissioned the report ahead of the possibility of consolidating the department’s services at either its headquarters at the town’s civic center or the police operations center on Los Gatos Boulevard.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024 -
The film Barbie, released in 2023 starring Margot Robbie, also featured a pair of pink Birkenstock Arizona sandals, consolidating its cool status.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Hyperice: $899 Picture the recovery power of compression boots, but on the go.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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This foot massager combines shiatsu-style kneading and air compression to better your circulation.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
Verb
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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As a chef, she’s taken this timeless dinner combination to new heights by merging it with her love of music.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Mark is reintegrating, merging the memories of his innie and his outie.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Plastic can trap condensation and moisture underneath and damage your goods.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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But within months, the light fixtures in his new house filled with water from condensation, and gaps formed where the walls met the ceiling in his bedroom.—
Emily Schwing,
ProPublica,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Since studios and media companies began integrating AI into their operations, there has been pushback from consumers and those working in Hollywood about how the emerging technology will be used in pre- and post-production.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This involves integrating generative AI with robotics for battle damage assessment operations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Add to that soil compaction and the risks of flooding are increasingly significantly.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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With lightweight builds that reduce soil compaction and the capacity to operate continuously for up to 30 hours, these machines dramatically boost productivity.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Compacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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