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
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
Campaigns for special elections are sprints, condensing what typically occurs over the better part of a year into no more than 56 days.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Outside the dome, a series of machines connected by undulating pipes moves the CO2 out of the dome for compressing and condensing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
On the night before opening day, a daring thief made off with the air conditioning condensing unit on the roof.
—Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Not to mention possible backlash against further condensing roads.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
The bag comes in a flexible style that can fold or lay flat, which is helpful for condensing your suitcase while packing.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
And while the 3rd gen also requires the separate Nest app, the 4th gen offers full functionality and control in the Google Home app, condensing all of your smart home devices into one hub.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
The curriculum was meant to make up for lost learning by condensing two academic years into one, having students focus on just the core content of each subject.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Anyone who’s survived to 2026 knows the upper class’ fictitious fantasies still carry real, wretched consequences for the rest of us, but Season 4 plays out those ongoing scenarios to the nth degree, while condensing them into an appreciable narrative arc.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
Campaigns for special elections are sprints, condensing what typically occurs over the better part of a year into no more than 56 days.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Outside the dome, a series of machines connected by undulating pipes moves the CO2 out of the dome for compressing and condensing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
On the night before opening day, a daring thief made off with the air conditioning condensing unit on the roof.
—Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Not to mention possible backlash against further condensing roads.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
The bag comes in a flexible style that can fold or lay flat, which is helpful for condensing your suitcase while packing.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
And while the 3rd gen also requires the separate Nest app, the 4th gen offers full functionality and control in the Google Home app, condensing all of your smart home devices into one hub.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
The curriculum was meant to make up for lost learning by condensing two academic years into one, having students focus on just the core content of each subject.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensing
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, this formal ingenuity never distracts from the emotional intensity of the story but, rather, amplifies its force by simultaneously compressing and expanding the action.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2026
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Instead of compressing at the pixel level, the algorithm appears to be copying and manipulating objects from multiple images, while maintaining a degree of visual continuity.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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The plant will focus on advanced packaging, which involves combining multiple memory chips into a single, high-density unit to improve performance and energy efficiency while reducing overall size.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team achieved a 20 percent reduction in turbine weight per megawatt compared to the industry average, assisting with installation while also reducing costs.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Garages are also more prone to moisture fluctuations, which can cause condensation and, in turn, lead to rusting or mold growth.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Covering your windows properly helps maintain a more stable indoor temperature, minimizing condensation buildup on windows.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, shrinking happens in the laundry much too easily, but fortunately, unshrinking is almost just as easy.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The good news is, even if your home has relatively low ceilings, there are ways to add unique architectural details without shrinking the room.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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But extracting them and refining them is the difficult part.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Olive oil is made by crushing olives and extracting their liquids.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after, viewers see chest compressions being performed on Jo as Link (Chris Carmack) prays in a church surrounded by candles.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Borax and Water Similar to hydrogen peroxide, Borax is effective against mold and mildew and is excellent at removing soap scum.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Condensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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