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 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 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
Verb
  • It will be covered with a secondary cylinder that will trap air and push out any approaching water, and the capsule itself is rimmed with a soft metal that compresses under pressure.
    Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Political uncertainty compresses multiple expansion during the lead-up to an election.
    Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • View gallery - 10 images Intended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 June 2026
  • Even Zach Cherry squeezes plenty from his part as the dealership’s manager, who grows loudly resentful when Nate seems more emotionally invested in his biological children than coworkers.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • This degrades your brake system’s stopping power, which reduces the overall safety of your vehicle.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • While magnesium may support a healthy heart, there is no clear evidence that taking magnesium supplements reduces your risk of heart disease or regulates your blood pressure.
    Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Specialists say proton therapy is a precise tool that shrinks tumors while limiting side effects by sparing healthy parts of the body from harmful radiation.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • An amortising loan, by contrast, shrinks the exposure year by year as the balance is paid down.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
  • Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 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
  • This removes a major trigger for addictive doomscrolling and the reinforcement of harmful content.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Specifically, people believe this practice removes a plant compound found called phytate that's found in almonds.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Kalshi's weekend volume shows what dominance looks like when liquidity concentrates.
    Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
  • His research concentrates on optimizing turfgrass performance for sports fields, golf courses and other high-traffic areas.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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