condenses

present tense third-person singular of condense
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as in compresses
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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  • Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The serum reduces fine lines and wrinkles and boosts collagen synthesis, while the eye serum works to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Just having Middleton on the floor shrinks the geometry of the court for opposing offenses.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Providers may prescribe Accutane (isotretinoin), an oral retinoid that shrinks oil glands for severe acne that doesn't respond to other treatments.
    Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • Unfortunately, the process also removes some flavor elements.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The neurosurgeon removes the tumor.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This noble rot concentrates the sugars of the grapes and after they are fermented the resulting wine is deliciously sweet.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Condenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condenses. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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