condensed
adjective
con·densed
kən-ˈden(t)st 
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
also
: having a face narrower than that of a standard typeface
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That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Get out the frozen peaches and sweetened condensed milk, and your blender.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
The 18-year time jump provides enough distance from what came before, the returning players supply the requisite cohesion, and its condensed length feels less like bait for new audiences and more like a bonus for fans.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The condensed cream of mushroom soup stays though.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Get out the frozen peaches and sweetened condensed milk, and your blender.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
The 18-year time jump provides enough distance from what came before, the returning players supply the requisite cohesion, and its condensed length feels less like bait for new audiences and more like a bonus for fans.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The condensed cream of mushroom soup stays though.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for condensed
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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condensed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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