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
Aerate to reduce soil compaction and promote strong plant growth.
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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
Soil compaction is a common challenge, and poor drainage (is a roof downspout nearby?) can exacerbate root stress and cause plants to fail.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
Vibration from grinding machines and compaction equipment and oil and asphalt smells can also be expected, according to the Broadway Complete Streets website.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
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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
Soil compaction is a common challenge, and poor drainage (is a roof downspout nearby?) can exacerbate root stress and cause plants to fail.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
Vibration from grinding machines and compaction equipment and oil and asphalt smells can also be expected, according to the Broadway Complete Streets website.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
Noun
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The company continues to focus on expanding its compression services in unconventional resource plays across the U.S., with capital expenditures planned between $158 million and $182 million for 2025.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their compression is also flattering for my backside and thighs since the thick fabric provides a subtle lift that accentuates my curves.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 Feb. 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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Inspectors described instances of meat residue, mold, dripping condensation and even insects contaminating production areas.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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There’s a lot of fear right now, understandably, there’s been a ton of contraction in the business.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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The British economy had recorded zero growth in the third quarter and lackluster monthly GDP data since then, with a 0.1% contraction in October and a 0.1% expansion in November.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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