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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
Doing so prevents condensation buildup inside the tank, which can eventually lead to rust.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
One method is condensation drying, which uses hot water from the final rinse and cool air inside the dishwasher to create condensation, which supposedly drains away excess water (but doesn't always).
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
The flat lid caused a lot of condensation to accumulate around the edge, which then poured onto the cooktop when removed.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
The plane’s engines expel their hot, humid breath, which cools and condenses in the air, similar to how exhaling in cold weather creates a cloud of condensation.
—Kate Folk, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
One method is condensation drying, which uses hot water from the final rinse and cool air inside the dishwasher to create condensation, which supposedly drains away excess water (but doesn't always).
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
The flat lid caused a lot of condensation to accumulate around the edge, which then poured onto the cooktop when removed.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
The plane’s engines expel their hot, humid breath, which cools and condenses in the air, similar to how exhaling in cold weather creates a cloud of condensation.
—Kate Folk, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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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 in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Trump will invoke the Defense Production Act to declare a national emergency due to U.S. dependence on Russia and China for enriched uranium, nuclear fuel processing and inputs for advance reactors, according to a draft summary viewed by Reuters.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The firm sued, calling the order a violation of the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of speech and Fifth Amendment guarantee of due process - a requirement for the government to use a fair legal process.—
Mike Scarcella and David Thomas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The court later ruled that Congress’ efforts to impose similar limits with respect to noncitizens being detained at Guantanamo Bay under the Military Commissions Act of 2006 were an unconstitutional abridgment of habeas corpus rights.—
Andrea Seielstad,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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Stock in natural gas compression company Kodiak Gas Services was down 16% in 2025 through Thursday.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Offerings include compression boot therapy, cryotherapy, and vibroacoustic therapy, along with myofascial cupping, dry needling, and physiotherapy.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Access The Athletic’s guide for abbreviations used in fantasy baseball.—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Important guidelines for mail delivery include: Include the complete facility name (no abbreviations) and state.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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North American carriers saw a 0.1 percent year-on-year drop in demand for air travel in March, marking a second consecutive month of year-on-year contraction.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Launching a new company in today’s volatile climate — following strikes and major industry contraction — is no easy feat.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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The show also received poor reviews in the U.S. and U.K.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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After nearly 6,000 California prisoners falsely tested positive for opioids, officials launch sweeping review.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Now read the latest Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy, and Android headlines in Forbes' weekly smartphone news digest...—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Over the next three months, the newspaper offered a weekly digest of anarchist arguments.—
Geoffrey Baym,
The Conversation,
5 May 2025
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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