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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
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Your Soil May Be Too Compacted Areas of your garden that receive lots of foot or vehicular traffic can become so compacted that water cannot penetrate the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Sod for sports fields is typically grown in a base of sand to provide quick drainage and prevent the grass from getting compacted as the roots become established.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
If necessary, aerate compacted soils and incorporate compost or organic matter to encourage biological activity from soil organisms that naturally improve soil structure.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
On both systems, urine is vented outside the capsule while solid waste is compacted and returned home with the crew.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The smaller ones haven’t been in the pot that long, whereas the more mature plants in the larger pots have been growing in there for a while and the roots might be more compacted.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Add Aeration Amendments Overly dry soil is usually also compacted.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 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
Verb
Aerate compacted and hard-to-wet lawns.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Your Soil May Be Too Compacted Areas of your garden that receive lots of foot or vehicular traffic can become so compacted that water cannot penetrate the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Sod for sports fields is typically grown in a base of sand to provide quick drainage and prevent the grass from getting compacted as the roots become established.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
If necessary, aerate compacted soils and incorporate compost or organic matter to encourage biological activity from soil organisms that naturally improve soil structure.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
On both systems, urine is vented outside the capsule while solid waste is compacted and returned home with the crew.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The smaller ones haven’t been in the pot that long, whereas the more mature plants in the larger pots have been growing in there for a while and the roots might be more compacted.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Add Aeration Amendments Overly dry soil is usually also compacted.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
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Artificial intelligence claims can be particularly difficult to verify during compressed deal timelines.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ignoring Vertical Space Keeping everything at eye level creates a compressed, horizontal feel that can make a small bathroom seem shorter and more confined.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda consolidated his lead in the most recent poll and would defeat both conservative rivals in a runoff scenario, five weeks ahead of the vote.—
Oscar Medina,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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The meeting’s outcomes will be consolidated into a final report rather than a binding agreement.—
Fabiano Maisonnave,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The seven food groups of the National Food Guide were condensed to four by combining all fruits and vegetables—regardless of color or form—into one group.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some responses are paraphrased for clarity or condensed for brevity.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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They were armed with powerful, hardened beaks and likely had high intelligence.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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This long-range missile has been operational since 2006 and is designed for deep strikes against hardened targets.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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For so long, so much great art has been concentrated in the hands of so few, until, by virtue of death and taxes, the rest of us get a chance to enjoy them, too.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Business checks were concentrated at the train station and along Highway 49, including the intersections at Sawyer and Elm streets, as well as Auburn Ravine Road at Mikkelsen Drive, Auburn Folsom Road at Fairgate Drive and Central Square.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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VoCoVo said the technology is integrated into its award-winning Series 5 Pro Headset and was developed in direct response to feedback from a global retail customer base.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, staffers succeeded in pushing Google to abandon a Pentagon program that would have integrated its AI into drone operations.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fragments recovered from an indurated limestone statue of Hatshepsut.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Don’t skip the nearby speakeasy La Viuda Negra, a compact and competent mezcal bar disguised as a bridal shop.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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This compact kit is the perfect tool for cleaning your keyboard, laptop or earbuds.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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