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
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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
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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
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as in reducing
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 condensing
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.
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New Atlas,
26 May 2026
That matters even more now because AI tools are summarizing, comparing and condensing information before a call happens.
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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.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Here, gases like hydrogen and dust are compressed, condensing into new stars.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.
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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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensing
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Matt Hooper’s squeezing of the Styrofoam cup in answer to Shaw’s squeezing of the beer can was something that actually happened.
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
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Commercial loan onboarding is in beta with City National, compressing a process that used to require months of manual document review into something agents can handle end-to-end.
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The technology stores energy by compressing carbon dioxide using electricity from the grid and later expanding the gas through a turbine to generate power when needed.
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This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country's chances to qualify for the next round of play in this World Cup, the first ever for a Central Asian nation.
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And the notoriously unbreathable material, combined with the stuffy weather, created unsettling clouds of pedal condensation on the shoes’ uppers.
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This new book is basically a condensation and a dumbing down of those ideas.
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That has led to the country’s GDP shrinking by roughly 80% since 2013.
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California dunes are shrinking A new study shows California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes over the last 165 years, Daniella Segura reports.
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EgoLab, an Indian data aggregation company among those extracting this information from apparel factories, according to The Guardian, has a clientele that includes major companies like Tesla.
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The industry is shifting from migration to optimization, focusing on extracting maximum value from richer payment data.
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The office includes many of the architectural elements Wright was famous for, like the use of organic and local materials and compression and release.
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This downturn is attributed to price compression caused by an oversupply in cultivation markets, meaning lower prices despite stable sales volumes.
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Having clarity around service charges is the only way eateries can survive, said restaurateur Eddie Pozzuoli, who runs Eddie & Vinny’s in Coral Springs — because the only alternative to removing fees is hiking prices.
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Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning your microwave.
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“Condensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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