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as in shrunk
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
over time the once-fluffy material in the pillow had condensed into a lumpy wad
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as in squeezed
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
condense the information into as brief a report as possible
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as in reduced
to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances
added condensed milk to the mix
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as in compressed
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Recent Examples of condensed
Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
What follows is a condensed version of that conversation, with some sections moved around for clarity and flow.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
So, most who ultimately locate Comet Lemmon in their binoculars or telescopes will typically describe it as a nearly circular cloud, appearing noticeably brighter and more condensed near the center.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
What follows is a condensed version of that conversation, with some sections moved around for clarity and flow.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The following interview has been condensed and edited for clarity and length.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensed
Verb
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However, by integrating emerging technologies into the existing CMOS platform, the process in our research is significantly compressed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Multiverse’s argument that compressed models significantly cut energy use might also not hold up over time, because cheaper, more accessible AI models will likely attract billions more users.—
Vivienne Walt,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Freeman took rookie Chad Patrick deep for the first Dodgers run, and his teammates squeezed a second run out of Brewers closer Abner Uribe in the ninth.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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The iPhone 17′s margin could also be squeezed by an unfavorable product mix and a higher bill of materials cost.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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In return, the US has reduced tariffs on Japanese goods, including cars, to a baseline of 15%.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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All spending was re-evaluated, vendor contracts renegotiated, staffing reduced and space consolidated to save maintenance costs.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Try sprouted seeds lightly roasted with a sprinkle of sea salt for a nutrient-dense, crunchy snack.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hacking a path through dense jungle with a machete.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The good news is that the amount of red ink shrunk by about $8 billion from fiscal 2024.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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To stay in business and remain competitive in variable production costs, farmers have had to acquire more land as the number of farms has shrunk.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Biden’s goal was in part to reduce climate-warming emissions from the burning of fossil fuels extracted from federal land.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, the Yankees in 2025 finally extracted some measure of revenge by becoming the first team to come back to win after losing the first game, eliminating the Red Sox this time around.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Each joint is optimized for mechanical efficiency by using tendon actuation, enabling smooth and natural motion while keeping the overall design lightweight and compact.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Convenience Many cocktail smokers are compact and lightweight for portability and easy storage.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After buyouts, early retirements, voluntary separations and a Reduction in Force, the agency was shrunk nearly in half earlier this year.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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But there was no room to grow and the capacity had shrunk to 38,000.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensed. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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