compacts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of compactsnext
plural of compact
1
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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compacts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of compact
1
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 Synonyms for compacts
  1. treaties
  2. agreements
  3. concentrates
  4. conventions
  5. merges
  6. unites
  7. integrates
Noun
  • The federal government has never provided adequate healthcare in Indian Country, an obligation promised in treaties in exchange for taking land from Indigenous peoples.
    Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • On the first day of hearings, the court also heard from Saudi Arabia, which urged the court to be cautious in its legal opinion, arguing that United Nations treaties on climate change already provide a complete answer to what states must do.
    Reuters, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of treaties
Noun
  • This is a staggering reminder of the danger of further fragmenting the country through reckless recognition agreements.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes Media’s brand extensions include real estate, education and financial services license agreements.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agreements
Verb
  • Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This noble rot concentrates the sugars of the grapes and after they are fermented the resulting wine is deliciously sweet.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of concentrates
Noun
  • Compared with most conventions, no.
    Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Democratic and Republican conventions had no windows, the debate halls for the candidates had no windows, and town halls were held in rooms with no windows.
    Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of conventions
Verb
  • The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Interiors feature handcrafted decor that merges luxury with rustic charm.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of merges
Verb
  • The estate unites two old farms—one at the top of a hill, the other in a lush valley—into a single 22-room property.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • What unites the society of Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard is style, an obsession with cut and cloth, and the chance to work closely with the in-house tailors on looks for day, evening — and even bedtime.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
Verb
  • Organizations should look for a database that integrates chargemaster, clinical and quality RWD data from thousands of sites.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Look for a platform that integrates seamlessly with existing core banking systems, enabling smooth interaction between digital assets and traditional finance.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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