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adjective

Definition of condensednext
as in compressed

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verb

past tense of condense
1
as in shrank
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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3
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
Adjective
The center describes its three-week immersion as a way to develop, in a condensed window, the practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to build through outpatient therapy alone. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 Some mathematicians consider these to be even more significant than condensed sets. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Verb
The conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity and length. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 His script is remarkably faithful to the book, just condensed for efficiency. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condensed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensed
  1. compressed
  2. shrank
  3. squeezed
  4. reduced
  5. dense
  6. extracted
  7. compact
  8. concentrated
Adjective
  • That puts Brick between a compressed 40-hour week and the 32-hour model some researchers advocate.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • How McCracken pulls this off, fleshing out narrative journeys for the five Harkans in such a compressed fashion, is worth a long critical study in itself.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • Whether DeSantis’ redistricting effort delivers for Republicans Florida’s new congressional maps shrunk the number of Democratic-leaning seats from eight to four.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The actuators push a piston with pressurized oil, much like the arm of an excavator, only shrunk down.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of shrank
Verb
  • This business, which covers the manufacture and distribution of medical, surgical and lab products (rather than drugs), had faced pressure from tariffs and now is being squeezed by elevated petroleum costs.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Bake potato halves until very tender when squeezed and skin is wrinkled and crisp, 20–25 minutes.
    — Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of squeezed
Verb
  • He was sentenced to four years’ probation and initially ordered to stay away from his ex-wife and two children for six years, which was later reduced to two years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The film, set between the years 1945 and 1947, depicts a society struggling to recover from war, only to be reduced, once again, by the arrival of a kaiju (as giant monsters are known in Japanese, and to fans of the corresponding film genre).
    — Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of reduced
Adjective
  • Consider taking out a few roses in dense beds to make way for a steppingstone path through the blooms.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The teams combined atomic-scale simulations with electron microscopy and experiments to see how changes in the two materials could help meet growing demand for denser data storage as AI use expands.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of dense
Verb
  • Initial results indicate that the method can separate metal chlorides from magnet material more efficiently, allowing nearly all the metals to be extracted while using comparatively small amounts of chemicals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Kay’s latest appeal says his trial lawyer pressured him to reject a plea deal carrying five to 10 years and questions testimony about who extracted data from Skaggs’ phone.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of extracted
Adjective
  • Silicon carbide is widely used in applications such as electric vehicle inverters, while gallium nitride supports compact, fast-switching power converters.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Christened Hanaa, the Evo 31 is a compact explorer designed to offer the space, comfort, and luxury typically associated with larger vessels.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of compact
Verb
  • Unlike competitors Nike and Adidas, however, Under Armour remains overwhelmingly concentrated in North America, with more than half its sales ($737 million) originating domestically.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola virus, and is currently concentrated in the DRC.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensed. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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