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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
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 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 If the probe penetrates less than 4 inches, the soil is considered compacted. —Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 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 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
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Soil that’s too wet can become dense and compacted, limiting airflow and creating conditions for root rot. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 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 If the probe penetrates less than 4 inches, the soil is considered compacted. —Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacted
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Such deadlines lend themselves to compressed frenzies of activity.— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
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CEOs are expected to create significant value in compressed timeframes, meet aggressive growth targets, and navigate a minefield of internal and external pressures.— Samantha Allison, Harvard Business Review, 9 Apr. 2026
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By the time many equity operators were able to open their doors, much of the market had already matured and consolidated.— Sonya M. Harper, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Both suits allege the private equity firm American Industrial Partners has illegally consolidated a previously robust market of smaller, independent fire engine manufacturers to eliminate competition for the critical, lifesaving vehicles and their parts.— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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The following interview excerpts have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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In that sense, the discussion around hardened container images reflects a larger shift.— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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To minimize the risk of this happening, teams may choose pre-hardened images from containerization services that have already secured their images.— Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Baking had concentrated its sweetness and tang so that this small wedge packed a blast of bright flavor.— Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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While the map doesn't show that Brood II cicadas have a presence in Pittsburgh, the university has numerous records of the insects' presence in other parts of Pennsylvania, with most of the reports concentrated in the eastern half of the state.— Finch Walker, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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Electrical engineers tied each rotor’s drive motor (only a few tens of kW draw) into the ship’s switchgear, with Norsepower control panels and sensors integrated on the bridge.— Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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The company has integrated dozens of SVOD offerings into its premium hub, which lets viewers use a single login and experience less friction with payments and management of subscriptions.— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Apr. 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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These modular reactors are a cheaper, more compact alternative to large-scale plants.— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Rivals in this compact EV scrap will include the Renault Twingo, BYD Dolphin Surf (or Seagull), Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster and upcoming Volkswagen ID1.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Compacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/compacted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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