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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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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 compacted
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
What that means is that our soils are more inclined to become compacted with less water holding capacity, water circulation, nutrient efficiency, and oxygen and other gas exchange.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
This has compacted on the roadways after freezing overnight.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
These winds are compacted with the highest fire danger of the year thus far, with Southwestern counties in 'critical' danger of wildfires.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Jan. 2026
Overwatering can be caused by a pot with poor drainage, the wrong potting medium, or a potting medium that has become old and so compacted that water cannot drain off the roots and air cannot get into the roots.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The team also discovered that synthetic condensates closely mimic how DNA is compacted inside cells.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The relatively small amount of pottery remains can be attributed to the fact that the ground is undisturbed and compacted by several feet of snow every winter; many artifacts could still be underground, Lawrence noted.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Vacuum or brush out the rug During the cleaning process, threads and fibers can get compacted and squished.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
If the soil is compacted, use a dowel to gently break it up before watering.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
What that means is that our soils are more inclined to become compacted with less water holding capacity, water circulation, nutrient efficiency, and oxygen and other gas exchange.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
This has compacted on the roadways after freezing overnight.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
These winds are compacted with the highest fire danger of the year thus far, with Southwestern counties in 'critical' danger of wildfires.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Jan. 2026
Overwatering can be caused by a pot with poor drainage, the wrong potting medium, or a potting medium that has become old and so compacted that water cannot drain off the roots and air cannot get into the roots.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The team also discovered that synthetic condensates closely mimic how DNA is compacted inside cells.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The relatively small amount of pottery remains can be attributed to the fact that the ground is undisturbed and compacted by several feet of snow every winter; many artifacts could still be underground, Lawrence noted.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Vacuum or brush out the rug During the cleaning process, threads and fibers can get compacted and squished.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
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These are a class of metals which, within a specific temperature range, release heat when compressed and absorb heat when relaxed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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As a standard material for super shoes, the higher-end foam offers better energy return and engagement than the compressed EVA used for the Speedgoat 6.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the 3,000 cases in federal court, around 500 separate cases against Uber have been consolidated in California state court.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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San Jose Unified School District released a list of up to nine elementary schools that could be closed or consolidated next year in an effort to address years of declining student enrollment and budget constraints.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Feb. 2026
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The following conversation has been edited and condensed.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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This puts it safely within the light cruise missile-grade of loitering munitions, suggesting it is probably intended for use against hardened or high-value targets.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fabric layers mesh and bond; glass pellets, mother-of-pearl beads, and cables get nestled into crevices, trapped under hardened strata of varnish.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fighting rages on Since the RSF overran el-Fasher, which had been one of the army’s last strongholds in Darfur, fighting has recently concentrated in various areas of Kordofan.—
Noha Elhennawy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One subtype was marked by early damage concentrated in the brain’s cortex, while the other was dominated by degeneration in white matter regions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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As part of the acquisition, Achillo Pinto’s chief financial officer Andrea Rossi has been named chief executive officer of Canepa 1966, which will continue to operate as a fully independent business entity, albeit integrated into the Achillo Pinto manufacturing ecosystem.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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It is also integrated into the national 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate technology development.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fragments recovered from an indurated limestone statue of Hatshepsut.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Neutrogena's Dry-touch Sunscreen provides UVA/UVB protection benefits in a compact size.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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That might sound crazy considering how many people clamor at every mention of a compact Toyota truck.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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