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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensing
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Quantum computing is compressing the half-life of the cryptographic standards the financial system runs on.—
Jacob D. Frankel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Some institutions, like the University of Arizona, are intentionally lowering class sizes to improve academic performance and graduation rates, while reducing scholarship expenses and national recruitment burdens.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Norway's smartphone ban has already yielded results, according to some studies, including increasing students' GPAs and reducing trips to mental health professionals, particularly among female students.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
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Storing batteries in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to corrosion and damage over time.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The fabric absorbs condensation and doubles as a drink marker.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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As Variety explored at length in a cover story last year, this group of filmmakers have been marginalized in a post-streaming world of shrinking budgets.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The window is closing Lawmakers still have options, but the menu is shrinking fast.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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The tool summarizes conversations across Slack channels, extracting insights from messages, documents and files.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This device accomplishes the feat by extracting two distinct, valuable chemical products from the energy of a single photon of light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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The invisible variable in every hit is compression.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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When the full green hydrogen chain is included, from electricity generation to hydrogen production, compression, transport, and conversion, the final well-to-wheel efficiency can fall closer to 20–30 percent.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Crews are focusing on the 15 feet along the roadsides, trimming trees that are still alive to help prevent fire from laddering into the crowns and removing dead trees.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In fact, according to Rakestraw, one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming the babies have been abandoned and removing them immediately.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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“Condensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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