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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Refrigerator coils are full of hot refrigerant that condenses into liquid, releasing heat into your kitchen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condenses
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Sitting for hours on end compresses joints and reduces circulation of synovial fluid, the body’s natural joint lubricant.
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The Great Flattening Of SaaS AI compresses time.
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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At one point, the SUV squeezes past a traffic cone while making a left turn and narrowly avoids colliding with a large truck.
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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Specialists say proton therapy is a precise tool that shrinks tumors while limiting side effects by sparing healthy parts of the body from harmful radiation.
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An amortising loan, by contrast, shrinks the exposure year by year as the balance is paid down.
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This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
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Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.
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This stress response constricts blood vessels and accelerates heart rate, which can contribute to blood pressure spikes.
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The coldness of the water constricts arteries, requiring the heart to work harder than normal to function.
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This removes a major trigger for addictive doomscrolling and the reinforcement of harmful content.
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Specifically, people believe this practice removes a plant compound found called phytate that's found in almonds.
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Kalshi's weekend volume shows what dominance looks like when liquidity concentrates.
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His research concentrates on optimizing turfgrass performance for sports fields, golf courses and other high-traffic areas.
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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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