Synonyms of condenses

condenses

verb

present tense third-person singular of condense

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compresses
• shrinks
• constricts
• decreases
• collapses
• flattens
• contracts
• diminishes
• withdraws
• shrivels
• lessens
• recedes
• retreats
• deflates
• dries up
• withers
• dwindles
• wilts
• abates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expands
• swells
• grows
• increases
• accumulates
• inflates
• snowballs
• balloons
• puffs (up)
• balloons

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compresses
• squeezes
• consolidates
• constricts
• crams
• packs
• collapses
• simplifies
• narrows (down)
• capsulizes
• capsules
• shortens
• compacts
• telescopes
• constringes
• curtails
• contracts
• abbreviates
• abridges
• shrinks
• concentrates
• streamlines
• decreases
• boils down
• jams
• downsizes
• diminishes
• crowds
• jam-packs
• lessens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expands
• opens
• decompresses
• disperses
• dilates
• dissipates
• scatters
• outstretches
• inflates
• swells
• distends
• outspreads

3

as in reduces

to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances

added condensed milk to the mix

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• extracts
• removes
• concentrates
• evaporates
• distills
• refines
• enhances
• cleans
• intensifies
• clarifies
• purges
• purifies
• cleanses
• deepens
• leaches
• flushes
• solidifies
• boils down
• heightens
• enriches
• hardens
• strengthens
• compacts
• fortifies
• decocts
• richens
• recondenses
• reconcentrates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• waters (down)
• dilutes
• weakens
• thins
• cuts
• adulterates

Example Sentences

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