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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
Also found: rust, beaded condensation and peeling caulk.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
These condensation trails form when planes fly through cold air, creating a cloud-like blanket that traps heat in the atmosphere.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Frost or condensation buildup in the window—a little is to be expected, but entire window panes covered in ice or moisture could mean a draft.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
The eatery had an open container of food in the walk-in freezer directly underneath a frozen condensation leak.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
These condensation trails form when planes fly through cold air, creating a cloud-like blanket that traps heat in the atmosphere.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Frost or condensation buildup in the window—a little is to be expected, but entire window panes covered in ice or moisture could mean a draft.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
The eatery had an open container of food in the walk-in freezer directly underneath a frozen condensation leak.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
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Agencies will still be allowed to offer documents and services in languages other than English, according to a White House summary of the order seen by The Wall Street Journal.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The military released only a summary of the report and military officials outlined its findings.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH, WAFAA SHURAFA, NATALIE MELZER AND TIA GOLDENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nationalism has been a liberating force, but it has also been exploited to justify the abridgment of rights.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to CDs, and especially streaming, abridgments are now comparatively rare.—
Katherine A. Powers,
Washington Post,
22 June 2024
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Secure Sculpt: Powerful and supportive with secure extra-firm compression and body-sculpting performance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pike gave their baby chest compressions and called 911, Holder said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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Access The Athletic’s guide for abbreviations used in fantasy baseball.—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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There is no state abbreviation for PE, but 07450 is a zip code in New Jersey.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Now that the battle is over and the fire hose of content has been dialled back, industry observers and TV lovers alike are left wondering what kind of programming this new era of contraction will bring.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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This enzyme can break down thousands of acetylcholine molecules per second to ensure muscle contraction is stopped, paralysis avoided and life continued.—
Sam Pellock,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2025
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These shoes have earned over 53,000 five-star reviews, with plenty of shoppers raving about their comfort and durability.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Wiretap is your weekly digest of cybersecurity, internet privacy and surveillance news.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Angel Soft toilet tissue will be around for the moment after all that food digests.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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