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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 Chicago Bulls didn’t get to play their game against the Miami Heat on Thursday because of condensation on the court.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, this method of storing cushions will result in the buildup of ambient humidity and condensation inside the container, which causes extensive mold and mildew to grow, which can completely ruin both the foam core and the fabric of your cushions from the inside out.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The insulated design means no condensation puddles and no lukewarm sips, ever.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Fogging or condensation on the inside of the windshield can quickly be removed by opening a window.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, this method of storing cushions will result in the buildup of ambient humidity and condensation inside the container, which causes extensive mold and mildew to grow, which can completely ruin both the foam core and the fabric of your cushions from the inside out.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The insulated design means no condensation puddles and no lukewarm sips, ever.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Fogging or condensation on the inside of the windshield can quickly be removed by opening a window.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
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Discover has partnered with Google Cloud so users can access documentation summaries or request assistance to resolve issues.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Online, the advisory summary notifies tourists of the violent crimes that can take place, and can include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 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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At the start, Henry labored alone, and Frank applied himself to another joint project, an abridgment of the O.E.D.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Shares are battling multiple compression as investors grow less willing to pay a premium for each dollar of earnings.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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This is precisely what has occurred with SAP—multiple compression.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately for some, this abbreviation, and others like it, are banned from license plates in North Carolina.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Dec. 2025
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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The executive order cited a 2023 FDA review that found scientific support for the use of medical marijuana to treat pain, anorexia and nausea/vomiting.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But reviews are rolling in just the same, and below are samples of some of the (almost entirely scathing) critiques.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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And the continent has seen a sharp contraction in new lending from China in recent years.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These two months followed six straight months of contractions in demand.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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SentryWorld has been a staple in the top 100 list of public courses and currently sits at 49th according to golf digest.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Easy-to-digest carbohydrates are low in fiber and fat, which helps your body absorb them quickly.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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