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
The overuse of groundwater leads to the depletion of aquifers, the emptied earth leading to compaction.
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Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
No-till or minimal-tilling practices mean less disturbance to the soil environment, which promotes beneficial organisms and reduces soil compaction.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Add to that soil compaction and the risks of flooding are increasingly significantly.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 26 May 2025
With lightweight builds that reduce soil compaction and the capacity to operate continuously for up to 30 hours, these machines dramatically boost productivity.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
No-till or minimal-tilling practices mean less disturbance to the soil environment, which promotes beneficial organisms and reduces soil compaction.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Add to that soil compaction and the risks of flooding are increasingly significantly.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 26 May 2025
With lightweight builds that reduce soil compaction and the capacity to operate continuously for up to 30 hours, these machines dramatically boost productivity.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compaction
Noun
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After securing the rope, customers should cut and remove the original compression strap from the pool, CPSC said.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) explains that the compression strap surrounding each of the pool's exterior can be used as a foothold.1 This allows children to climb into the pool even when the ladder is removed.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Allow the book to come back to room temperature while still sealed to prevent condensation.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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The second process for forming a condensation trail occurs in air that is clear, but almost fully saturated with water vapor.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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For some, fear triggers contraction and defensiveness.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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JPMorgan expects growth of 1% in the third quarter, about steady with gains in the first half of the year, which saw a contraction in Q1 and a rebound in Q2.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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