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 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 The dew point is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into liquid and generally runs in the low 50s for the region this time of year, according to the weather service. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025 At the Martian poles in summer, the frozen carbon dioxide sublimates – transforming from a frozen solid to a gas – and then at the winter pole condenses back into a frozen solid. Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025 The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025 This is exacerbated by a script that condenses events to the point where no artistic liberties could reasonably fit. Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025 This rising air cools and condenses into clouds and thunderstorms, releasing latent heat that fuels further development. Hannah Parry amanda Castro anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condenses
Verb
  • Today's market compresses product life cycles down to quarters rather than years.
    Matthew Ross, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • In Pina and Martínez Lobato’s typical fleet fashion, the show compresses into its first six minutes the many extraordinary events of 22-year-old Max Varela’s (Pau Simón) life.
    Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
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  • This liner then rapidly squeezes a magnetized target, creating the intense heat and pressure needed for fusion to occur, the same process that powers the sun.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Keeping tires properly inflated not only extends their life but also squeezes more miles out of every charge—a win for the wallet and the planet.
    Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kansas City’s win shrinks the second tier Major shakeups happened among second-tier contenders this week.
    Scott Phillips, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Wood shrinks over time, subfloors shift, and nails pop or detach.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The technology that extracts from Blackness—from aesthetics to labor to land—is now feared for its power.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
  • On the plus side, Silksong never extracts the ultimate punishment by sending you all the way back to the start of the game.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • If Weiler’s construction provides the opportunity to see a series of fine actors at work with delicate tête-à-têtes, the neatness of the structure constricts some of the feeling.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Back in a hotel room on Fifth Avenue, Goldberg-Polin removes her jacket and sits down on a couch to speak with a reporter.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ullberg says sparkling wine pairs well with a tulip glass, which concentrates the beautiful and delicate aromas and bubbles.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This conversation concentrates on the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a Platonic model not only within the English language but in countless other linguistic ecosystems.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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