compacting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of compactingnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compacting
  1. consolidating
  2. compression
  3. concentrating
  4. merging
  5. condensation
  6. integrating
  7. uniting
  8. compaction
Verb
  • Both groups have played a role in shaping Project 2025, an extreme policy agenda, published by the Heritage Foundation, that proposes consolidating executive power and remaking the federal bureaucracy, agency by agency.
    Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Make the trade-off of giving in to a little vendor lock-in for consolidating your stack, simplifying operations, maximizing your investment and reducing complexity.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of consolidating
Noun
  • Medical imaging, such as a bone density scan and spinal X-rays, can help confirm osteoporosis and detect compression fractures.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Feynman’s Vision and Its Parallels to Today’s AI While Richard Feynman focused on manipulating matter at atomic levels, his ideas on compression, precision, and learning from biological systems bear striking parallels to AI’s evolution.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of compression
Verb
  • Not having enough iron can cause symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, and palpitations.
    Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Carbon mineralization is familiar, but many competing solutions require capturing and concentrating the CO2, then transporting and pumping it underground to mineralize.
    Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of concentrating
Verb
  • Wake Robin rests beside the merging Sonoma and Graham creeks and was transformed into a lodge during the 1890s by Joshua Chauvet.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The company launched its online sportsbooks on the market in 2023 after merging with PointsBet.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of merging
Noun
  • Homes that have a problem with condensation can treat the issue with a dehumidifier, which reduces the amount of moisture in the air so cold surfaces, like water pipes or air conditioning vents, don't end up soaked in condensation on a warm day.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024
  • This step is essential to prevent condensation from forming inside your storage container, which can lead to ice crystals that negatively impact the flavor and texture of the dish.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of condensation
Verb
  • Ascent Solar continues to focus on integrating its photovoltaic products into high-value markets such as aerospace and agrivoltaics, aiming to leverage its proprietary solar technology.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Hungarian oak balances the three, providing depth while uniting the finishes into one balanced flavor profile.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of uniting
Noun
  • The major natural processes are glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) and natural sediment compaction.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Aerate to reduce soil compaction and promote strong plant growth.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Definition of compaction
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