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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
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
Without good ventilation, the warm steam cools and condenses on walls, floors, and other surfaces.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 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
That rising air cools, and water vapor condenses.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Because the snowball is cold, the soot instantly condenses and collects on the surface of the snow.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Both these methods consume much energy, either to cool surfaces so water vapor condenses or pry water molecules off sorbents through heat and pressure.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Made less dense, the air then rises, cools and condenses into clouds, which produce heavy snow in narrow bands downwind.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
But oxygen on Jupiter is mostly locked away in water, which condenses deep below the visible clouds, far beyond the reach of instruments in orbit around the gas giant.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Without good ventilation, the warm steam cools and condenses on walls, floors, and other surfaces.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 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
That rising air cools, and water vapor condenses.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Because the snowball is cold, the soot instantly condenses and collects on the surface of the snow.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Both these methods consume much energy, either to cool surfaces so water vapor condenses or pry water molecules off sorbents through heat and pressure.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Made less dense, the air then rises, cools and condenses into clouds, which produce heavy snow in narrow bands downwind.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
But oxygen on Jupiter is mostly locked away in water, which condenses deep below the visible clouds, far beyond the reach of instruments in orbit around the gas giant.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condenses
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In operation, the actuator compresses and holds the Ni-Ti tubes, causing the material to heat up.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Their terahertz microscope compresses long terahertz waves into a microscopic spot.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Drew Angerer / Getty Images file For months, school officials have floated proposals to relocate or close at least four middle schools on the Upper West Side, citing low enrollment, funding squeezes, academic performance and compliance with a 2022 law requiring class-size reductions by 2028.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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While most bullion coins track spot closely, certain products remain in higher demand during supply squeezes or retail rushes.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Recent research examining extensive housing market data reaches similar conclusions, finding that institutional investors buying single-family homes raises home prices by 1-2% and reduces rents by nearly the same amount.—
Adrian Moore,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The fiber in fruit slows digestion and reduces the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, helping to lower post-meal blood sugar levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Naturally, that shrinks the spending power.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Once citizens begin to wonder whether criticism of public officials might trigger scrutiny, participation in civic life inevitably shrinks.—
Bob Shaw,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Nothing is more onerous than big tech, which extracts both natural and human resources and erodes our ability to self-govern.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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The psychic and physical toll of white supremacy, sustained cruelty, imprisonment, famine, poverty, depression, grief, or illness constricts one’s depth of imagination and movement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This integration removes that blocker and positions XDC Network for institutional capital flows that weren't previously possible.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dawn Ultra is a top-selling dish liquid for the powerful formula that removes grease with ease.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Often lower in carbs than plant protein concentrates.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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As spending concentrates among the top 10% of earners, even low-end retailers, like Walmart, are trying to cater to higher-income shoppers.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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