Synonyms of condensing

condensing 1 of 2

noun

as in squeezing

the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing

after the condensing of our stored junk, we actually had room in the garage for the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezing
• condensation
• compression
• contracting
• squeeze
• contraction
• consolidation
• constriction
• telescoping
• compaction
• compacting
• concentration
• constricting
• shortening
• abridgment
• abbreviation
• curtailment
• decreasing
• streamlining
• simplification
• lessening
• diminishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• dispersion
• scattering
• decompression
• dissipation
• inflation
• swelling
• dilation
• distension

condensing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of condense

1

as in compressing

to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter

over time the once-fluffy material in the pillow had condensed into a lumpy wad

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compressing
• shrinking
• decreasing
• constricting
• contracting
• collapsing
• flattening
• withdrawing
• diminishing
• retreating
• drying up
• lessening
• dwindling
• shriveling
• withering
• receding
• deflating
• wilting
• abating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• swelling
• increasing
• growing
• accumulating
• snowballing
• ballooning
• inflating
• puffing (up)
• ballooning

2

as in consolidating

to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together

condense the information into as brief a report as possible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compressing
• squeezing
• consolidating
• packing
• compacting
• telescoping
• simplifying
• narrowing (down)
• collapsing
• constricting
• cramming
• contracting
• constringing
• capsuling
• capsulizing
• shortening
• curtailing
• abridging
• crowding
• downsizing
• shrinking
• concentrating
• abbreviating
• decreasing
• streamlining
• jam-packing
• jamming
• diminishing
• boiling down
• lessening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• opening
• dispersing
• dissipating
• scattering
• dilating
• decompressing
• outspreading
• swelling
• inflating
• distending
• outstretching

3

as in reducing

to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances

added condensed milk to the mix

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reducing
• extracting
• removing
• concentrating
• evaporating
• purging
• refining
• distilling
• cleaning
• clarifying
• purifying
• enhancing
• intensifying
• flushing
• leaching
• cleansing
• compacting
• deepening
• solidifying
• enriching
• decocting
• heightening
• strengthening
• boiling down
• hardening
• fortifying
• richening
• recondensing
• reconcentrating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diluting
• watering (down)
• cutting
• thinning
• weakening
• adulterating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of condensing

Verb

There are many ways to get powerful Pals in Palworld, whether that’s condensing them for extra stars or a whole, whole lot of RNG breeding. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Some simple googling would’ve helped the Cubs out when condensing a player’s contributions to the championship season into a few words. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Aware that Messi, for all his gifts, has lost that explosive yard of pace at 39 years old, Spain pushed their defensive line high, condensing the pitch. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026

By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit. — New Atlas, 26 May 2026

And don't discount the refinancing benefits of a 20-year mortgage, which may offer a combination of a lower rate and an expedited term without condensing your payments too tightly at the same time. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Here, gases like hydrogen and dust are compressed, condensing into new stars. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026

Spirit operated by the à-la-carte model, condensing the up-front cost to the seat and the seat only, along with one personal item. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026