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noun

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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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compacting

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verb

present participle of compact
1
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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2
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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  1. consolidating
  2. compression
  3. concentrating
  4. merging
  5. condensation
  6. integrating
  7. uniting
  8. compaction
Verb
  • 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
Definition of consolidating
Noun
  • Balls with compression of 90 and higher are suitable for advanced players.
    — BestReviews, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to being both lightweight and quick drying, the material also provides gentle compression for an overall smooth appearance.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of compression
Verb
  • 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
  • Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.
    — Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of concentrating
Verb
  • Kyle Larson discussed the prospects of High Limit Racing merging with the World of Outlaws.
    — Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • With the first season deemed successful and warmly received, the prospect of merging these two racing entities has become a possibility.
    — Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of merging
Noun
  • Their vacuum insulation prevents water condensation from accumulating and keeps your hands dry.
    — Lauren Wilrich, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Anti-fog treatments or coatings help create a barrier between the warm air and the surface of the lenses, which prevents condensation buildup.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of condensation
Verb
  • As businesses need to stay competitive, integrating AI solutions has become essential.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.
    — Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of uniting
Noun
  • In addition to preventing soil compaction, raised beds can help with drainage, prevent weeds and serve as a barrier to pests.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Areas of eastern San Rafael and Corte Madera are subsiding at a rate of more than 0.4 inches per year, largely because of sediment compaction, according to the report by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
    — Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of compaction
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