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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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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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Gas cars’ cost advantage shrinks as fuel prices rise.
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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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Since the early 1980s, Earth scientists have understood that erosion and weathering of rock slowly removes CO2 from the atmosphere, regulating Earth’s climate on geological timescales.
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For parents of younger children especially, a legal line drawn externally removes a fight that has previously had to be won solo, at home, against enormous social pressure.
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But unlike a dual-class listing that concentrates power and eliminates accountability, these models distribute power and build accountability in a way that is predictable for shareholders – exactly as public companies were initially designed.
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For example, drought often concentrates elephants around water and food sources, such as watering holes, where those sick or weakened by starvation are more likely to succumb to the harsh weather conditions, poor water quality, or predators who have taken notice of the herd’s behavior.
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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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