CONDENSATION Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

condensation

noun

ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən

Definition of condensation

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

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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 The British government is backing the landmark airspace-scale trial, launched Tuesday, to avoid creating condensation trails, or contrails. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Always unplug a fridge before cleaning behind it to avoid risks to electrical parts and condensation coils. — The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 Despite the flow of cold air from the gap in the doorjamb, every first-floor window dripped with condensation. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Just the sight of the glasses, dewy with condensation on the outside and filled to the rim with clinking ice, nearly chilled my body. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condensation

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In the interests of full disclosure, Hussain writes for The Athletic, but few would challenge that summary of his status.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Humans can run dense regulatory documents through AI to get concise, actionable summaries that may also suggests policy updates or control improvements based on industry best practices.

— Gaurav Kapoor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of summary

Noun

The medium compression is just enough to provide a little tummy control, without leaving me feeling squeezed after lunch.

— Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
The flattering design features a contoured waistband and medium compression for a shaping and lifting effect throughout.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of compression

Noun

All of which is beating around the bush on the way to say that the set was pretty unassailable for an abridgement of what is about to come on tour.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of abridgment

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There will be controversy, grift and venality, supporters will get lost and lose themselves in a fog of legalese, accounting and abbreviations — VAR, SCR, LOL, FFS — there will be ugliness and misgivings and a lot of meh.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
For spacing purposes, Steele has removed the following words – left, at, by, went, had, in, the, to, for, and, then and got – and has crafted his own abbreviations.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of abbreviation

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That’s where cognition becomes impaired, muscle contraction becomes impaired, and metabolism actually slows.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Such optimism had for years been hard to find in a Hollywood ravaged by the pandemic, wildfires, labor strife, contraction and technological upheaval.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of contraction

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The play clock, game clock and coach-to-player communication were re-established along with the scoreboard and replay review.

— David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) reviews compliance annually and can adjust the site’s benefits if the commitment isn’t met.

— Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of review

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The Department of Defense is piloting a new tech contracting model, where companies can work at automating department processes and earn a percentage of the savings.

— Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2026
Investigators accused him of obstruction of justice, unlawful contracting and, among other things, claiming $127,630 in expenses linked to fictitious missions and plane tickets for nearly a dozen trips.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

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