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Synonyms for compact

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for compact

having all parts near to each other

precisely meaningful and tersely cogent

to subject to compression

to reduce in size, as by drawing together

an act or state of agreeing between parties regarding a course of action

a legally binding arrangement between parties

an agreement, especially one involving a sale or exchange

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Synonyms for compact

a small cosmetics case with a mirror

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a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

a small and economical car

have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

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compress into a wad

make more compact by or as if by pressing

closely and firmly united or packed together

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having a short and solid form or stature

briefly giving the gist of something

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Why should Montana support compacting? Compacting will clarify the authority to practice for many nurses currently engaged in telenursing or interstate practice.
What about Montana Compacting? This is a timely topic as the Board of Nursing is discussing compacting.
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We do not address whether the "benefits" of compacting under the LLRWP are consistent with or contrary to the public interest or the national interests, however they may be defined.
The new air ducting system ensures a turbulence-free airflow with positive effects on the compacting of the yarn.
This reduces the vacuum in the compacting unit and the yarn gradually loses its desired characteristics.