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 The vapors that had risen from warm bodies in the pews would have carried syllables mixed with candle-soot, distilled as condensation on the chapel windows. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 This prevents cloudy tea, condensation, and unwanted flavors and odors. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Boiling, evaporation, condensation, and capillary return are all handled in the chamber, continuously moving heat away from the chip without moving parts. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 The finale of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week at Wrigley Field was suspended during the first set of the second match because of condensation on the outdoor court. — Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condensation

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Noun

In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, Hatch said the current report provides a high-level summary but could include more detail about specific recommendations and what changes should follow.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
His reference to the actual lei that attendees leave with does require some setup, so now’s as good a time as any to attempt a plot summary.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of summary

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On the other hand, fast movement, low light or heavy compression can leave an individual frame blurry.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Should corporate revenues demonstrate resilience while profit margins suffer cost compression, markets may reevaluate earnings prospects across energy intensive sectors.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 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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But in the Pentagon’s email system, Kollitides’ name now carries an abbreviation signifying he has been designated an HQE, or highly qualified expert.

— Aaron Davis, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026
The second is a partial abbreviation in the answer, which is TP-ED — as in, toilet-papered a house.

— Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher announced Friday that Moore died from complications of cardiac dysrhythmia with premature ventricular contractions, a condition involving an abnormal heart rhythm.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Anxiety over supply contractions in the Gulf of Mexico rapidly transmitted to energy markets, with international crude oil futures closing sharply higher in overnight trading.

— , CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of contraction

Noun

The school falls back on procedure to keep a lid on things, and a school violence review committee wraps up without a firm finding.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The technology allowed the referees to communicate with the replay center about reviews, scoring changes and clock malfunctions.

— Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of review

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Poems are distillations into presence wherein now exists in blood flowing through veins, in muscles contracting and releasing, in joints flexing and extending, in this inhale, in this foot strike against the pavement, in this sigh.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Rankin said the board is specifically focused on avoiding conflicts of interest in contracting, strengthening workplace culture, establishing procedures for staff to raise concerns and reviewing how vacancies and reassignments are addressed.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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