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 The film’s final scene condenses a great deal of meaning into a single moment. Jd Linville, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 As the plume rises, the water vapor cools and condenses into tiny cloud droplets, forming a cloud directly above the fire. Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Following the revision of ICOM’s definition of a museum, which faced controversy for not including terms such as decolonization, restitution, and repatriation, the new code condenses the eight principles of the 2004 code into five. News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condenses
Verb
  • Indeed, the Lorentz contraction compresses a moving object, although the contraction does not appear in a snapshot of the object.
    Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Pushing on or leaning against something that compresses the belly may increase the discomfort.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As engine speed rises, centrifugal force squeezes the drive clutch closed and pushes the belt farther outward.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas the Scranton method mainly involves molding ultrahot steel in giant forging presses, Repkon added a step in which a fast-spinning machine squeezes and rolls out the metal like clay on a potter’s wheel.
    Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bright colors pop across the entire massive IPS panel, even at different viewing angles, and a zippy 100Hz refresh rate reduces lag and keeps everything on-screen smooth.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Swimming also reduces stress as rhythmic breathing and movement trigger the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine, which produce a sense of euphoria and well-being.
    Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Setting price records becomes easier when the measuring unit shrinks.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If his on-pitch role shrinks, so too will his market value next summer.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • High performers know the difference between a manager who invests in them and one who extracts from them.
    Miriam Groom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Under a contract with Konza Health, the new system automatically extracts emergency room records covering more than 10,000 diagnostic conditions.
    Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • This stress response constricts blood vessels and accelerates heart rate, which can contribute to blood pressure spikes.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
  • The coldness of the water constricts arteries, requiring the heart to work harder than normal to function.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hal clocks it, giving his protégé a long side-eye when the green birdie continues to hover overhead after John removes the ring.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The 23-year-old Spaniard is returning after four months out with a wrist injury, but Sinner’s withdrawal removes his biggest rival.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Dairy products including milk, cream, whey and milk protein concentrates.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Boards and executives should be able to see how AI is being used, where the risk concentrates and how value is tracked without slowing every decision to a crawl.
    Patrick Pugh, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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