as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compacting of wool fibers into felt
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as in consolidating
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 compressing
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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Verb
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Field commissioned the report ahead of the possibility of consolidating the department’s services at either its headquarters at the town’s civic center or the police operations center on Los Gatos Boulevard.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024 -
The film Barbie, released in 2023 starring Margot Robbie, also featured a pair of pink Birkenstock Arizona sandals, consolidating its cool status.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Surgical options: In severe cases, surgery may be required to relieve nerve compression or restore blood flow.—
Anju Goel,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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An inmate alerted staff to what was happening before correction officers and medical staff began chest compressions, Devlin wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Mark is reintegrating, merging the memories of his innie and his outie.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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As a chef, she’s taken this timeless dinner combination to new heights by merging it with her love of music.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This prevents condensation buildup, which can lead to bacterial growth and freezer burn.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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That is certainly the case with the chemtrails conspiracy theory, which is based on the premise that aircraft condensation trails, or contrails, contain chemicals for weather modification, controlling citizens’ brains or even biological warfare.—
Ramishah Maruf, Brandon Miller,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since studios and media companies began integrating AI into their operations, there has been pushback from consumers and those working in Hollywood about how the emerging technology will be used in pre- and post-production.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This involves integrating generative AI with robotics for battle damage assessment operations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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First, soil compaction decreased, meaning the soil became more aerated (and this would allow for healthier root growth).—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, if the soil does not show any compaction and the plant is not root-bound, the unhealthy appearance has other causes such as root rot from overwatering.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Compacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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