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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
Instead of keeping cauliflower in the package from the grocery store, Hale recommends transferring it to a loose plastic bag with a paper towel placed in the bag to absorb any condensation.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Level up your coffee game with this travel mug that keeps liquids hot or cold without any exterior condensation.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
These droplets are due to condensation from changing temperatures, not necessarily to spoilage.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
Steam, or even cool condensation from a humidifier, is effective for dry eye.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Level up your coffee game with this travel mug that keeps liquids hot or cold without any exterior condensation.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
These droplets are due to condensation from changing temperatures, not necessarily to spoilage.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
Steam, or even cool condensation from a humidifier, is effective for dry eye.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
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Sample ballot The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram staff,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 May 2026
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But the summary lacks any kind of detailed explanation of which tests were run and under what conditions.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 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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If damp places are unavoidable, try compression or vacuum bags and a plastic bin with a lid.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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The synthetic fiber is derived from petrochemicals and must meet high-performance standards for activewear and compression.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is the page in the racing program full of numbers, abbreviations and lines that looks intimidating at first.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Another downside is that many acronyms are not unique, so the same abbreviation can mean different things, even within a single field, said Kragh.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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But for all its utility, ordinary squeezing is a relatively simple, second-order effect.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Concacaf is not the only confederation squeezing games into FIFA windows around the club calendar.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Read our Citi Custom Cash® Card review.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The transit agency sued Duffy in February, after the secretary said the toll — which had been subject to a multi-year review under the Biden administration — was no longer approved.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Calcium is crucial for muscle contractions, including those of your heart, to ensure effective blood circulation throughout your body.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Oil exports have plunged, prompting the IMF to forecast an economic contraction of nearly 7% this year.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Here is a digest of top stories from The Kansas City Star, covering a verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit, a controversial campus police hire and a new flight out of Kansas City International Airport.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hello and welcome to Bloomberg’s weekly design digest.—
Kriston Capps,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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