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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
Don’t forget to clean the drip tray underneath the spout and the slide-out tray that catches condensation.
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Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Humidity and condensation create ideal breeding grounds for fruit flies.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
That mesh strip works with the inner door to deliver ample airflow and prevent condensation build-up.
—C.c. Weiss
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
But aviation’s total contribution to global warming is about 4% when secondary effects like condensation trails, which trap heat, plus atmospheric gases and pollutants like water vapor, soot and sulfur aerosols are considered.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Humidity and condensation create ideal breeding grounds for fruit flies.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
That mesh strip works with the inner door to deliver ample airflow and prevent condensation build-up.
—C.c. Weiss
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
But aviation’s total contribution to global warming is about 4% when secondary effects like condensation trails, which trap heat, plus atmospheric gases and pollutants like water vapor, soot and sulfur aerosols are considered.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
Noun
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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That meeting will also include the release of the next summary of economic projections.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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That, plus a picture of Lincoln’s stovepipe hat, remains its best abridgment.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board candidates who are suing the Shelby County Election Commission over term abridgment had a win in court recently.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Frank Lloyd Wright called this compression and release.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The 5x telephoto gives you a very pleasing compression and doubles as a macro shooter (right image in the above collage).—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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An abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization, ISO certification is granted by an independent, non-governmental international body that develops and publishes industrial, technical and commercial standards.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Do not send pictures, videos, emojis, group messages, slang, abbreviations or web links.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, which was first proposed last summer, is not facing an antitrust review under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission, as would be the case with most industries.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Fears around a potential SaaSpocalypse erased more than $1 trillion in SaaS market capitalization in February alone, as investors began pricing in a structural contraction across the sector.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Davenport blames it on the business’s contraction.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Healing frequencies describe sounds and vibrations, usually in the 25 to 400 Hz range, that have been linked to measurable nervous system changes like lower cortisol, slower heart rate and a shift toward the parasympathetic rest-and-digest state.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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From a heated congressional primary clash to severe weather and a billionaire’s real estate ties, here is a quick digest of the day’s top stories.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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