Synonyms of condensing

condensing 1 of 2

noun

as in squeezing

the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing

after the condensing of our stored junk, we actually had room in the garage for the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezing
• condensation
• compression
• contracting
• squeeze
• contraction
• consolidation
• constriction
• telescoping
• compaction
• compacting
• concentration
• constricting
• shortening
• abridgment
• abbreviation
• curtailment
• decreasing
• streamlining
• simplification
• lessening
• diminishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• dispersion
• scattering
• decompression
• dissipation
• inflation
• swelling
• dilation
• distension

condensing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of condense

1

as in compressing

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

• compressing
• shrinking
• decreasing
• constricting
• contracting
• collapsing
• flattening
• withdrawing
• diminishing
• retreating
• drying up
• lessening
• dwindling
• shriveling
• withering
• receding
• deflating
• wilting
• abating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• swelling
• increasing
• growing
• accumulating
• snowballing
• ballooning
• inflating
• puffing (up)
• ballooning

2

as in consolidating

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

• compressing
• squeezing
• consolidating
• packing
• compacting
• telescoping
• simplifying
• narrowing (down)
• collapsing
• constricting
• cramming
• contracting
• constringing
• capsuling
• capsulizing
• shortening
• curtailing
• abridging
• crowding
• downsizing
• shrinking
• concentrating
• abbreviating
• decreasing
• streamlining
• jam-packing
• jamming
• diminishing
• boiling down
• lessening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• opening
• dispersing
• dissipating
• scattering
• dilating
• decompressing
• outspreading
• swelling
• inflating
• distending
• outstretching

3

as in reducing

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

added condensed milk to the mix

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reducing
• extracting
• removing
• concentrating
• evaporating
• purging
• refining
• distilling
• cleaning
• clarifying
• purifying
• enhancing
• intensifying
• flushing
• leaching
• cleansing
• compacting
• deepening
• solidifying
• enriching
• decocting
• heightening
• strengthening
• boiling down
• hardening
• fortifying
• richening
• recondensing
• reconcentrating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diluting
• watering (down)
• cutting
• thinning
• weakening
• adulterating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of condensing

Verb

By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit. — New Atlas, 26 May 2026

That matters even more now because AI tools are summarizing, comparing and condensing information before a call happens. — Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

And don't discount the refinancing benefits of a 20-year mortgage, which may offer a combination of a lower rate and an expedited term without condensing your payments too tightly at the same time. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Here, gases like hydrogen and dust are compressed, condensing into new stars. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026

Spirit operated by the à-la-carte model, condensing the up-front cost to the seat and the seat only, along with one personal item. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026

The map would create more GOP-friendly districts not only by condensing Democratic voters but also by making some Republican strongholds less sturdy in a year when Republicans are expected to take a hit on the November ballot. — Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

The governor's map, if approved, would reshape districts in Democratic areas around Orlando and Tampa Bay, while also condensing Democratic voters into fewer South Florida districts. — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026