condenses

present tense third-person singular of condense
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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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Recent Examples of condenses The film’s final scene condenses a great deal of meaning into a single moment. Jd Linville, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 As the plume rises, the water vapor cools and condenses into tiny cloud droplets, forming a cloud directly above the fire. Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Following the revision of ICOM’s definition of a museum, which faced controversy for not including terms such as decolonization, restitution, and repatriation, the new code condenses the eight principles of the 2004 code into five. News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026 Prioritise, which uses AI to surface your most important notifications first, and Summarise, which condenses long chat threads into a quick summary without opening the app. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Belmont says the facility would generate enough heat to raise nighttime temperatures by eight to 12 degrees, irrevocably shifting the dew point, the temperature at which water condenses. Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026 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
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Verb
  • That intuition usually takes years to build, but a new controller from MIT engineers compresses that learning curve to a single session.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Everything around those decisions is where AI compresses the timeline.
    Matthew Chow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • If internal fluid pressure drops during aggressive extraction, the surrounding earth squeezes the cavern inward, permanently shrinking total storage capacity and crushing steel well casings.
    Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As engine speed rises, centrifugal force squeezes the drive clutch closed and pushes the belt farther outward.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • There is a possibility that the strengthening El Niño weather event creates a mild early winter in northeast Asia which reduces demand, Drinkwater said.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The faster process reduces energy which is lost as waste heat.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Elevated levels of insulin can increase DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a hormone that shrinks hair follicles, which can lead to hair thinning and, over time, permanent loss.
    Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Pixel 10 Pro Fold had a 5,015mAh battery, but the Pixel 11 Pro Fold shrinks that to 4,806mAh.
    Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • High performers know the difference between a manager who invests in them and one who extracts from them.
    Miriam Groom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Under a contract with Konza Health, the new system automatically extracts emergency room records covering more than 10,000 diagnostic conditions.
    Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • This stress response constricts blood vessels and accelerates heart rate, which can contribute to blood pressure spikes.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
  • The coldness of the water constricts arteries, requiring the heart to work harder than normal to function.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hal clocks it, giving his protégé a long side-eye when the green birdie continues to hover overhead after John removes the ring.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The 23-year-old Spaniard is returning after four months out with a wrist injury, but Sinner’s withdrawal removes his biggest rival.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Beckon, which first won a Michelin star in 2023, is known for its chef’s tasting menu, while Major Tom concentrates on small plates and an extensive champagne list.
    Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, this can result in long stretches of bare stems closer to the pot as the plant concentrates on developing new growth on the tips of the vines.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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