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as in summary
a shortened version of a written work
a condensation of the opinion issued by the state's supreme court
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as in condensing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
a staff employed in the condensation of magazine articles
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Recent Examples of condensation
These droplets are due to condensation from changing temperatures, not necessarily to spoilage.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
Steam, or even cool condensation from a humidifier, is effective for dry eye.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Although the water cycle is commonly understood as a surface process involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, geologic evidence shows that water is also exchanged between Earth’s surface and interior through subduction and volcanic activity.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The facility had heavy ice condensation in the one door upright freezer.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
Steam, or even cool condensation from a humidifier, is effective for dry eye.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Although the water cycle is commonly understood as a surface process involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, geologic evidence shows that water is also exchanged between Earth’s surface and interior through subduction and volcanic activity.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The facility had heavy ice condensation in the one door upright freezer.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board candidates who are suing the Shelby County Election Commission over term abridgment had a win in court recently.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the start, Henry labored alone, and Frank applied himself to another joint project, an abridgment of the O.E.D.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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If damp places are unavoidable, try compression or vacuum bags and a plastic bin with a lid.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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The synthetic fiber is derived from petrochemicals and must meet high-performance standards for activewear and compression.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Also, units of Ukraine’s Security Service struck the Gorky oil pumping station in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region east of Moscow, said a senior official from the agency, which goes by the abbreviation SBU.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rounding out the cast are Jillian Leff and Jared Sprowls as R and G (abbreviations of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern), who comment on the action and debate whether or not change is possible for Ophelia.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Concacaf is not the only confederation squeezing games into FIFA windows around the club calendar.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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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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Read our Citi Custom Cash® Card review.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The transit agency sued Duffy in February, after the secretary said the toll — which had been subject to a multi-year review under the Biden administration — was no longer approved.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Calcium is crucial for muscle contractions, including those of your heart, to ensure effective blood circulation throughout your body.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Oil exports have plunged, prompting the IMF to forecast an economic contraction of nearly 7% this year.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Here is a digest of top stories from The Kansas City Star, covering a verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit, a controversial campus police hire and a new flight out of Kansas City International Airport.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hello and welcome to Bloomberg’s weekly design digest.—
Kriston Capps,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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