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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
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.
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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
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
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This compresses the heart and keeps blood flowing until the heart restarts or professional help arrives.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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Circana’s Liquid Mix compresses that cycle to minutes, vastly improving how brands can respond to market signals.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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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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The motion from this system dynamically stretches and squeezes the space around these objects, sending gravitational waves across the universe.—
Chad Hanna,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Encouraging young adults to take on progressively larger responsibilities — whether through part-time work, volunteering or managing household duties — builds competence and reduces fear.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This reduces the chance that graphic or violent content slips into your feed.—
Annie Margaret,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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Young quarterbacks can be inconsistent in the red zone because the field shrinks and timing and accuracy become even more important.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her goal with the company is to provide performance opportunities for local professional opera singers who have seen their work dwindle as the industry shrinks.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 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
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However, picking better candidates not only makes tactical sense but also removes much of the opportunity for the other side to tear them down.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This agreement removes that barrier to equal access for passengers with disabilities and provides a mechanism to compensate those harmed by Uber's past wait time fee policy.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lee concentrates on darkness from the moment Shinhye arrives in her new home.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kang explained that the unique negative Poisson’s ratio behavior enables inward contraction under compression, which concentrates strain in the sensing region and boosts sensitivity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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