as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed
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Recent Examples of compaction
Doing so would risk compaction and structural damage, which is hard to come back from.
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Jessica Damiano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
The major natural processes are glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) and natural sediment compaction.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Aerate to reduce soil compaction and promote strong plant growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Soil Improvement Diatomaceous earth is also sometimes used to improve soil structure, increase drainage and aeration, reduce soil compaction, and counteract waterlogged and clay-heavy earth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
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Jessica Damiano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
The major natural processes are glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) and natural sediment compaction.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Aerate to reduce soil compaction and promote strong plant growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Soil Improvement Diatomaceous earth is also sometimes used to improve soil structure, increase drainage and aeration, reduce soil compaction, and counteract waterlogged and clay-heavy earth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
Noun
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Secure Sculpt: Powerful and supportive with secure extra-firm compression and body-sculpting performance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pike gave their baby chest compressions and called 911, Holder said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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Anti-fog treatments or coatings help create a barrier between the warm air and the surface of the lenses, which prevents condensation buildup.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
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While most attic designs count on vents to prevent condensation, Chasen’s didn’t.—
Natalie Donback,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Now that the battle is over and the fire hose of content has been dialled back, industry observers and TV lovers alike are left wondering what kind of programming this new era of contraction will bring.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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This enzyme can break down thousands of acetylcholine molecules per second to ensure muscle contraction is stopped, paralysis avoided and life continued.—
Sam Pellock,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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