CONDENSATION Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

condensation

noun

ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən

Definition of condensation

as in summary

a shortened version of a written work a condensation of the opinion issued by the state's supreme court

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as in condensing

the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing a staff employed in the condensation of magazine articles

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Recent Examples of condensation If a bag has condensation inside, that’s often a sign the tortillas were packaged while still warm—a good indicator of freshness. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 The result blurs the line between shimmer and velvet-matte, and looks like condensation fogging up a glass. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026 What this ear of his allows, along with his cruelty in using it, is a drastic condensation of the Platonic method for depicting a dinner party. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Freezer and refrigeration storage itself carries a risk of sugar bloom if condensation is allowed to form on the surface. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for condensation

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Noun

This summary does an injustice to the originality and the sophistication of Tregenza’s way with narrative form.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
That court hearing was preceded by an unusual and disturbing summary of the case filed with the court by Hochman.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of summary

Noun

Once she was moved to Boston, Clancy went into cardiac arrest and had to be revived with CPR and chest compressions, ICU nurse Rachelle Amedee said.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
My grandparents have found that compression socks help relieve some of the discomfort and swelling that comes from prolonged restricted movement by stimulating circulation in your legs.

— Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of compression

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The court found that the current cap violated the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of freedom of speech.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Without ever using the words, this House of the Dragon season evokes all-too-real fears about police funding, abridgment of freedom of speech and the insidiousness of theocratic rule.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026

Definition of abridgment

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Yet when the latter is replaced by the abbreviation algol (Algorithmic Language), a whole other order of reference comes into view, involving celestial movements and mythic monstrosities.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
The recall notice includes brand abbreviations and some product descriptions, including use-by dates, but does not mention specific retailers, restaurants or product names.

— Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of abbreviation

Noun

Then, as deregulation and contraction brought cost-cutting, more stations farmed out traffic coverage to the point that large numbers of radio stations get reports from people not even in their cities.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The public market has not yet been asked, and the one adjacent listing it was asked about, Circle, drew a Morgan Stanley downgrade on USDC contraction within a year of its euphoric debut.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of contraction

Noun

Advisors say the new breed of travel reviewers and their content drive clients to call, even when the reviews are negative.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The executive order draws its recommendations from a January review that compared the childhood vaccine schedule in the US with those of other developed countries.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

Second District Supervisor Sarmiento said the audit continues to expose problems in the county’s contracting processes.

— Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026
Critics may reasonably ask whether a procurement preference could increase the state’s contracting costs.

— David I. Levine, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

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