CONDENSES Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

condenses

verb

present tense third-person singular of condense

as in compresses

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 squeezes

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 reduces

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 condenses Cold water from depths of up to about 3,280 feet then condenses the vapor back into liquid, allowing the cycle to repeat and generate electricity continuously. —

Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026 Refrigerator coils are full of hot refrigerant that condenses into liquid, releasing heat into your kitchen. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 As that air rises, cools, and condenses, heavy rain can drop in a compact zone while nearby air remains dry. —

Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 Due to extra off days in April, the Yankees will begin the season with a four-man starting staff but plan to re-incorporate Gil in the rotation once the schedule condenses. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026 The network does not air the BAFTAs live, but edits and condenses the three-hour show into a two-hour program to be broadcast later. —

Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026 This essentially condenses the air, forming clouds at the surface that could reduce visibility to less than a mile. —

Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026 That rising air cools, and water vapor condenses. —

Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026 Because the snowball is cold, the soot instantly condenses and collects on the surface of the snow. —

Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026

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Packing down a landing pad sounds easier to him than building berms because the regolith readily compresses, at least in simulations.

— Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
This immediacy compresses decision-making timelines and speeds the pace of engagements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026