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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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The system first creates a magnetized plasma, then rapidly compresses it with a lithium liner.
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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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One of our favorite budget models on the market right now is HP's OmniBook X Flip, which squeezes every bit of performance out of its components to deliver capable everyday productivity performance in a good-looking package.
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That suits floating-rate lenders, who earn more when rates stay up, and squeezes any borrower trying to refinance into those rates.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
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Still, Beijing is betting billions of dollars on humanoid robots as a strategic technology that could increase productivity as economic growth slows and its workforce shrinks.
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Under sustained acceleration, leadership teams frequently start operating within more compressed decision cycles where immediate demands dominate attention and time for reflection gradually shrinks.
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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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Assembly Bill 46, carried by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, removes a legal standard that restricted courts’ ability to deny diversion.
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Peeling removes some of the vegetable's nutritional content like dietary fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
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Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear.
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Boreout concentrates where organizations measure everything except whether the work matters.
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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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