compacted 1 of 2

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as in compressed

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compacted

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verb

past tense of compact
1
as in consolidated
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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2
as in condensed
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 compacted
  1. compressed
  2. consolidated
  3. condensed
  4. integrated
  5. compact
  6. tempered
  7. dense
  8. solid
Adjective
  • Deeper within, the mantle and core are no longer gassy but instead rich with compressed exotic ices.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Inside were some trinkets: two china bowls, beads and buttons, the compressed remains of what might have been leather hats, and two heavily corroded, but recognizably silver, watches.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • Innovation data, unlike customer data, is rarely consolidated into a single source of truth.
    Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Even though the shares have consolidated since that sharp gap lower, ALLY’s dip has a historically bullish signal flashing.
    Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of consolidated
Verb
  • This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity and length.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of condensed
Verb
  • Microsoft has integrated its flagship AI product, Copilot, into its suite of business apps.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company acknowledges risks from cybersecurity threats and has integrated cybersecurity risk management into its broader risk management framework.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of integrated
Adjective
  • Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.
    James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Verdict: The Ultimate Mini Desktop Improved inside and out with the arrival of M4 silicon, the 2024 Mac mini is not only Apple's best compact Mac to date but the best mini desktop, period.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of compact
Adjective
  • Find it on Amazon These Glass Coffee Tables Is Built to Last Made from durable, tempered glass, this funky side table is going to look fantastic in your living room or even next to your bed.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Not everyone is convinced that Trump, known for a lifetime of inflammatory words on race, immigration and more, will be able to sustain a tempered tone, despite its potential value in reaching some voters who have been put off by his rhetoric.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
Definition of tempered
Adjective
  • Using the 16-Inch MacBook Pro: The Most Specialized MacBook Primarily a desktop replacement or workstation, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is surprisingly dense if you’re otherwise used to tossing around a lithe MacBook Air.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Reading this dense yet miraculously seductive book becomes an experience like Hans Castorp’s interlude on the mountain.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of dense
Adjective
  • Blackwood was coming off a 44-save performance in the Sharks’ 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, continuing a trend of solid play.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The 100 denier nylon was plenty hearty for our stress testing as were the large zippers with solid straightforward pulls.
    Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of solid
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