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

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condensing

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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

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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
Verb
As winds are forced up to 13,000 feet along the steep slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, rapidly condensing air will squeeze out extra precipitation thanks to orographic lift. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Two-phase systems allow the fluid to boil near hot components before condensing and returning to the bath. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 However, even before the cancelation, there was speculation that the LA Jazz Festival was in trouble after organizers quietly started condensing the fest’s events, which was initially supposed to run from August 7 to August 23. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026 There are many ways to get powerful Pals in Palworld, whether that’s condensing them for extra stars or a whole, whole lot of RNG breeding. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Some simple googling would’ve helped the Cubs out when condensing a player’s contributions to the championship season into a few words. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Aware that Messi, for all his gifts, has lost that explosive yard of pace at 39 years old, Spain pushed their defensive line high, condensing the pitch. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensing
  1. squeezing
  2. compressing
  3. reducing
  4. condensation
  5. shrinking
  6. extracting
  7. compression
  8. removing
Noun
  • So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
  • Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Definition of squeezing
Verb
  • It will be closed by leaders who decide that creating new value beats endlessly compressing old value.
    — Sumeet Salwan, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The result is an entire ocean’s worth of wind and waves all compressing together to get through what is a seriously small bottleneck.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of compressing
Verb
  • Recently, the sector has been affected by El Nino, which brings weak monsoons and dry weather, reducing yields and sucrose recovery.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Other options include reducing the level of your contributions, although there is a minimum of 5% of pay for employees and 3% for employers.
    — Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of reducing
Noun
  • Common warning signs include drafts, rising energy bills, difficult-to-open or lock windows, increased outside noise and frequent condensation.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • It was completely melted at this point, the plastic tubing slick with condensation.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of condensation
Verb
  • But Moody’s says the fiscal pressures from aging emerge long before populations actually start shrinking.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Part of the reason for his town’s interest, Brule said, is the need to make up for shrinking tax revenues from Millstone, which experienced a decline in property values following deregulation.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of shrinking
Verb
  • Refiners turn oil discarded by restaurants and other waste fats into transportation fuel, extracting additional value from crops already grown and oils that have already served their original purpose.
    — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Two oil companies, Britain’s Rockhopper Exploration and Israel’s Navitas Petroleum, are due to begin a joint project extracting from the oilfield within two years.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of extracting
Noun
  • The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of compression
Verb
  • About 50 employees signed off on an email to leadership expressing concerns and providing suggestions, such as evaluating clutter and removing items like pillows that are hotspots for the insects.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Robin offers a little more structure and can even be transformed into a clutch by removing the adjustable strap.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of removing

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“Condensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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