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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
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
If the mix feels heavy, compacted, or clumpy instead of light and fluffy, the organic components have likely broken down.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Add More Soil and Compost Raised bed soil naturally becomes compacted over time and begins to settle and sink to a level that is no longer sufficient for root growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Keep the trimmings to a few inches thick when compacted to form a mulch layer that allows good air and water movement into the soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 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
Verb
Add Aeration Amendments Overly dry soil is usually also compacted.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
If the mix feels heavy, compacted, or clumpy instead of light and fluffy, the organic components have likely broken down.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Add More Soil and Compost Raised bed soil naturally becomes compacted over time and begins to settle and sink to a level that is no longer sufficient for root growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Keep the trimmings to a few inches thick when compacted to form a mulch layer that allows good air and water movement into the soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
Adjective
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Tanenbaum also questioned Duckett's other claim that challenged the constitutionality of the death warrant signed by DeSantis and set a compressed schedule for post-conviction proceedings.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The compressed schedule due to the 2026 Winter Olympics, combined with Colorado being an older club still trying to fend off the Dallas Stars for the top spot in the Western Conference, has meant the Avs are trying to rest as much as possible.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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That suit joins hundreds of others already consolidated in federal court in California’s Northern District.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those lawsuits were consolidated March 17 in the southern district of Texas.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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This story has been lightly edited and condensed for readability.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hardened look of a world-weary MI6 agent.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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So essentially, a beverage cooler is just a polystyrene foam container with a hardened plastic coating.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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But holding on leaves your portfolio heavily concentrated.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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From the outset, the firm concentrated on labor law claims, premises liability, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice matters.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Medieval and Early Modern Innovations By the medieval period, pickling techniques had become deeply integrated into European culinary traditions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fragments recovered from an indurated limestone statue of Hatshepsut.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The toilet aboard Orion is a smaller, more compact version of the bathrooms on the International Space Station.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lightweight umbrellas will be more compact and easier to travel with.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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