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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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Recent Examples of condensed
Mitchell W. Berger, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
They were only given a week to examine thousands of documents, and human error came into play due to the condensed timeline.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
In my household, what used to be a week or longer trip has now become condensed to long weekends.
—Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The following essay is a condensed version of a speech the author delivered for the graduating class of Nova Southeastern University.
—Mitchell W. Berger, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
They were only given a week to examine thousands of documents, and human error came into play due to the condensed timeline.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Our conversation, which has been edited and condensed, started with Darwin, before meandering through such subjects as nuns, Rome in the sixties, Andy Warhol, Madonna, and plastic surgery.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
In my household, what used to be a week or longer trip has now become condensed to long weekends.
—Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensed
Adjective
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Bottle Rocket began its life as a 13-minute short film shot in black and white, that is essentially a compressed version of the movie's first act.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
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The ball can be easily popped out for cleaning using a soft cloth or compressed air.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The economy has shrunk by eighty-five per cent during the civil war.—
Robin Wright,
The New Yorker,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Latino share of the population in that area, a longtime enclave for Puerto Rican families, has shrunk faster than any other group in the last two decades.—
Winnie Hu,
New York Times,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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From dense, intensely aromatic reds to delicate whites, from sparkling to still, from sweet to fortified, there is a wine here that will suit any palate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In addition, most microlensing efforts are recorded at the Galactic Center -- the densest part of the Milky Way, Edita Stonkutė, an associate professor of astronomy at Vilnius University, said in a statement.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Yet the portion of Americans who drink has shrunk in recent years.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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Terrific films abound, but the audience that once rushed to see them in theaters has shrunk.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Lotus bench is pretty compact and, when its main compartment is closed, doesn’t even look like it’s intended for storage.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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The carrying case is also compact, so the board gets extra points for being easy to store in the off-season, too.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
Verb
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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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The real estate market for high-end properties priced more than $5 million is limited in Sacramento, but luxury transactions are increasingly concentrated in the $3 million to $4 million range, Bishop said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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