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
This soil provides better drainage and minimizes compaction in containers.
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Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025
Subsidence can also be caused by natural events like earthquakes, sinkholes, erosion, soil compaction and more, according to the National Ocean Association.
—Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
For one, construction activities like excavation and soil compaction from heavy machinery can damage a tree’s critical root zone, preventing uptake of water and nutrients crucial for the plant’s survival.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
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Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025
Subsidence can also be caused by natural events like earthquakes, sinkholes, erosion, soil compaction and more, according to the National Ocean Association.
—Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
For one, construction activities like excavation and soil compaction from heavy machinery can damage a tree’s critical root zone, preventing uptake of water and nutrients crucial for the plant’s survival.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
Noun
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Bieber wore a pair of white briefs, a silver necklace and a single compression sock, and tagged his pals in the post, using three pink double heart emojis as the caption.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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If TPUs offer similar performance at better economics, Nvidia risks margin compression.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sisters flit in and out of the house while others gab about the new semester, sipping on iced coffees that are quickly gathering condensation.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just like homemade bags, each sleeve has an outer fabric ring that wraps around the cup, with a bottom piece to keep all condensation contained.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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The high-profile bank failures of 2023—including Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank—triggered a contraction in CRE lending, particularly among regional banks.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Caffeine and chlorogenic acid in coffee also work together to stimulate gut contractions, according to Levi.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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