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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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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
Directed by Shōta Goshozono, the film condenses the anime’s Shibuya Incident arc as Yuji Itadori and his allies face a coordinated curse attack on Halloween.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
As air flows over cold evaporator coils in the unit, the moisture condenses into water droplets that are collected in a compartment to be emptied or drained later.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
As the air reaches land, that moisture condenses, producing localized snow showers.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The vapor then condenses into liquid water inside a vacuum condenser.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Poetry condenses our chaotic emotions into words, giving form to formlessness.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
This foldable tote bag condenses down to almost nothing, but expands to hold everything from beach towels to a grocery haul.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Cooler and longer Fall nights allow the earth to cool to its dew point, which is when water condenses into droplets.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The water evaporates when near heat sources, then condenses back into a liquid when the heat dissipates into the phone’s surrounding aluminum body.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
As air flows over cold evaporator coils in the unit, the moisture condenses into water droplets that are collected in a compartment to be emptied or drained later.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
As the air reaches land, that moisture condenses, producing localized snow showers.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The vapor then condenses into liquid water inside a vacuum condenser.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Poetry condenses our chaotic emotions into words, giving form to formlessness.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
This foldable tote bag condenses down to almost nothing, but expands to hold everything from beach towels to a grocery haul.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Cooler and longer Fall nights allow the earth to cool to its dew point, which is when water condenses into droplets.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The water evaporates when near heat sources, then condenses back into a liquid when the heat dissipates into the phone’s surrounding aluminum body.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condenses
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This vapor layer unexpectedly acts as a cushion, ensuring the shockwave compresses the water symmetrically.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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This high pressure compresses the air in the atmosphere and leads to very warm temperatures for this time of year.—
Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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As the moon follows an elliptical path, Saturn’s gravity stretches and squeezes it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Dec. 2025
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View gallery - 12 images This recently completed tiny house squeezes a lot of living space into a compact footprint using clever design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Nov. 2025
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This reduces the risk of unforeseen physics complications needed for commercial operation, according to the Type One Energy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Metro also began a tap-to-exit program at certain high-crime stations, with the idea that removing fare-jumpers also reduces crime.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This is tied to a low‑hire, low‑fire labor market, the rapid automation of entry‑level roles, and a tech industry whose workforce is getting older as Gen Z’s presence shrinks.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Antarctic Ozone hole shrinks The ozone hole over Antarctica has shrunk to its fifth-smallest size in more than three decades, according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
26 Dec. 2025
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As criminal-justice advocates point out, all too often our system extracts guilty pleas from people who may stand a chance of success at trial but are intimidated by the prospect of mandatory minimum sentences.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
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The system extracts key data automatically, flags discrepancies and updates records in real time within PLM.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Dec. 2025
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Cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, numbs sore areas, and flushes lactic acid from the muscles.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Dec. 2025
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Without this process, the air would be colder and drier, which irritates and constricts the airways and can lead to inflammation.—
Sarah Philip,
Popular Science,
4 Dec. 2025
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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This long cooking process drives off excess water and concentrates natural sugars and umami-rich glutamates, giving tomato paste its signature savory depth and gentle sweetness.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The short growing season concentrates flavors, creating a rye that’s both aggressive and nuanced and tastes like survival itself.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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