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as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
a five-nation compact to control drug traffic
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as in agreements
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 consolidates
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 compresses
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 compacts
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The America First Global Health Strategy outlines bilateral government-to-government compacts, co-investment requirements, and private-sector partnerships.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
On top of its revolutionary new battery that can charge in just five minutes, BYD is expanding its portfolio with several new products tailored for global markets, from compacts and sedans to SUVs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
According to Queen and Consort, Prince Philip designed gold compacts engraved with his and Elizabeth's initials in jewels for the party.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Through compacts with the state, tribes can also sell products off reservations, too.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Unlike catalytic converters, a criminal doesn’t have to lift the vehicle to do the job, and sedans and compacts are spared no more than lifted pickups and SUVs.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Multiple states have gone to court to argue prediction markets are nothing more than unlicensed gambling sites that operate in violation of state law and tribal compacts.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
As water is pumped out, the ground above it compacts and stays that way, according to a study published by the American Geophysical Union.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The outlet said Parmigiano Reggiano has about 10 grams of protein per ounce, which comes from its milk content and aging process that compacts the protein into more concentrated servings.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Bokashi composting is a six- to seven-week Japanese composting method that compacts bokashi bran (usually wheat germ, wheat bran, or sawdust combined with molasses) with kitchen waste to partially break down materials.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Scooping flour right out of the bag compacts it; for more precise measuring, spoon and level it instead.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Solar panel construction damages the soil, compacts the ground, and changes drainage patterns, threatening nearby productive acreage.
—Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Frontier-model oversight, critical-infrastructure cybersecurity standards, and much of workforce policy require federal action or multistate compacts.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The America First Global Health Strategy outlines bilateral government-to-government compacts, co-investment requirements, and private-sector partnerships.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
On top of its revolutionary new battery that can charge in just five minutes, BYD is expanding its portfolio with several new products tailored for global markets, from compacts and sedans to SUVs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
According to Queen and Consort, Prince Philip designed gold compacts engraved with his and Elizabeth's initials in jewels for the party.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Through compacts with the state, tribes can also sell products off reservations, too.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Unlike catalytic converters, a criminal doesn’t have to lift the vehicle to do the job, and sedans and compacts are spared no more than lifted pickups and SUVs.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Multiple states have gone to court to argue prediction markets are nothing more than unlicensed gambling sites that operate in violation of state law and tribal compacts.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The soil degrades into a fine, powdery mix that compacts and can't hold onto moisture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
As water is pumped out, the ground above it compacts and stays that way, according to a study published by the American Geophysical Union.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The outlet said Parmigiano Reggiano has about 10 grams of protein per ounce, which comes from its milk content and aging process that compacts the protein into more concentrated servings.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Bokashi composting is a six- to seven-week Japanese composting method that compacts bokashi bran (usually wheat germ, wheat bran, or sawdust combined with molasses) with kitchen waste to partially break down materials.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Scooping flour right out of the bag compacts it; for more precise measuring, spoon and level it instead.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Solar panel construction damages the soil, compacts the ground, and changes drainage patterns, threatening nearby productive acreage.
—Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacts
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Or to put it another way, the nation states, treaties, and climate summits make up the globe, while climate modeling and evolution and the periodic table of elements and carbon cycle are what define the planet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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While defending the defense agreements, parliament defense committee chair Nelson Koech said Kenya's treaties with advanced militaries provide training and intelligence-sharing opportunities that will make its defense stronger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Separately, HiCloud also signed operational agreements with partners, including Shenergy Group, Shanghai Telecom, CCCC Third Harbor Engineering, and others.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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This bill would authorize the state to enter into agreements with individual bargaining units to roll out the holiday.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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The Enterprise Browser consolidates these capabilities, allowing organizations to simplify their IT programs while improving the user experience.—
Michelle Castillo,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Brazil’s Nicho54 Institute is launching Cinemateca Negra (Black Brazilian Cinematheque in literal translation), an original publication that consolidates data about Black films in Brazil.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The moment everyone sees it, the return compresses and disappears.—
Alexander Foster,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But the window that Pawlikowski chooses for Fatherland is defiantly compact, a stretch of time that the director compresses even more to place the suicide of Erika’s brother Klaus, which happened in the south of France two months before, within the space of the trip.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Pickett and Grier are signed to one-year pacts.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the deals are done project by project, rather than via the older model of pacts that paid out millions in development funds and compensation over three or four years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The film charts how Suzuki redefined postwar Japanese cinema by defying the conventions of the studio system, forging a style built on garish pop-art imagery and aggressive formal experimentation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Convention and government facilities The city is proposing another $100 million bond to finance capital improvement projects for city conventions facilities and other government buildings.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Energy insecurity concentrates among lower‑income households, renters, and Black and Latino communities.—
Anthony Nicome,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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Appliances, coils and range hoods The kitchen concentrates several of the most common fire hazard hotspots.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Cold water from depths of up to about 3,280 feet then condenses the vapor back into liquid, allowing the cycle to repeat and generate electricity continuously.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Refrigerator coils are full of hot refrigerant that condenses into liquid, releasing heat into your kitchen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Compacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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