The kids spent a long time condensing the snow into a big snowball.
Source: tatoeba (6534910)
Condensing
Synonyms for "condensing" (43 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Noun(9 words)
Strong matches (13)
Noun(11 words)
compactcompactingcompressconcentrateconcisecondensation reactioncondensecondenserdehydratedensifydew formation
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
descriptive analysis
Related words (21)
Noun(19 words)
Adjective(1 words)
instructional trimming
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: condensation, abbreviating, abbreviations, abridge, abridgement.
- Sentence evidence is available for condensing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "condensing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "condensing"
Keep "condensing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "condensing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "condensing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "condensing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
19 entriesatmospheric processchemical processchemical reactioncloud physicscompressingcompressionconcentrationdescriptive terminformation processinginformation reductionphase changephase transitionphysical processsolvent removalstate changesynthesis
Showing 16 of 19 words.
More specific
21 entriesabstract draftingamide formationbrief reportcloud formationcompact expressionconcise phrasingcondensing vapordata compressiondehydrationdew formationesterificationevaporationexecutive summaryfog formationliquefying gaspeptide bond formation
Showing 16 of 21 words.
Collocations
17 entriescloud formationcondensationcondensation processcondensation reactioncondensing coilcondensing gascondensing processcondensing surfacecondensing vapordew formationdew pointgas to liquidgas to liquid transitionlatent heat releaseliquefaction processrapid condensation
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
A large curved retort was boiling furiously in the bluish flame of a Bunsen burner, and the distilled drops were condensing into a two-litre measure.
Source: tatoeba (7414067)
In Russia, where experiments on a considerable scale have been made with condensing, the railways have the considerable advantage of a loading gauge 17 ft. high (the biggest in the world), as compared with the British 13 ft. or slightly over.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "condensing"?
Closest matches include condensation, abbreviating, abbreviations, abridge, abridgement.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "condensing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.