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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
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
According to Gallimore, the state approved $15 million toward the expansion in fiscal year 2024 and $6 million in compact mobile shelving in fiscal 2025, which ends June 30.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
It’s supposed to take on super compacts like the MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz smart cars.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Its production can increase when materials are crushed, compacted or make contact with rainwater.
—Michelle Gale, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The compact drive is not much larger than a credit card and is about the same thickness as a bar of chocolate.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
According to Gallimore, the state approved $15 million toward the expansion in fiscal year 2024 and $6 million in compact mobile shelving in fiscal 2025, which ends June 30.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
The bills filed by Texas lawmakers would allow the state to join compacts for workers in cosmetology, counseling and dentistry.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
It’s supposed to take on super compacts like the MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz smart cars.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
Some sinking of large buildings is typically expected after construction as the weight of the structures compacts the ground underneath, experts say.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Its production can increase when materials are crushed, compacted or make contact with rainwater.
—Michelle Gale, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compact
Adjective
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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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Raluca Anghel, Global Head of External Affairs and Industry Relations, Natural Diamond Council, gave a talk that packed particular power.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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As Birdville boys basketball looked for its first state championship appearance in program history, supporters of the program created an electric playoff environment in a packed arena at Lewisville High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2025
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In this comprehensive yet concise history of modern polar exploration, Shubin, a professor of evolutionary biology, mixes urgent scientific findings about glaciers and sea-level rise with prescient geopolitical histories of Arctic territorial disputes.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her offbeat style and charming eccentricity informed the concise lineup in which high and low were intentionally merged.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Despite calls by nearly 100 countries to limit harmful plastic products and chemicals, the South Korea talks ended without consensus for a global treaty.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Singapore, while not a U.S. treaty ally, has longstanding defense relations with the U.S. military.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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As peace talks progress, Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to sign an agreement that grants the U.S. access to Ukraine's critical minerals, a move that Trump believes would deter further Russian aggression by building an economic presence in the country.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The new agreement is effective immediately and extends to February 11, 2029.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Cuts may have minimal impact on trust funds Under the Trump administration, Social Security also plans to consolidate its geographic footprint to four regions down from 10 regional offices, the agency said on Friday.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Arriving hours before the lower court's midnight deadline, Robert's order was the first time the Supreme Court has intervened as judges have temporarily blocked the White House from taking huge steps to reshape the government and consolidate power.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Short bursts around the black hole are likely caused by disturbances in the disk—compressing plasma to produce a temporary flash of radiation.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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In court, his lawyers argued that officers compressed his chest with their body weight, leading him to asphyxiate.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And the ungrateful pig got a solid slap from the pigsty owners.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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On that morning of January 27, the team was a solid 26-19-3 for 55 points, or a .541 points percentage.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Compact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compact. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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