as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
for dramatic purposes, the film telescopes the years over which the events occurred into a few short months
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Recent Examples of telescope
Miguel was on his tippy-toes, telescoping his neck (shortness being his single physical imperfection), clearly searching the room.
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Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Indeed, the lights telescoped away in the final straight as Kipyegon’s torrid pace finally took a toll.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Also, notice the connector with the three telescoping pins on the right side of the picture, which passes ARGB power and data to the plastic fascia’s ARGB light bar without using an awkward tethering cable.
—PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
The tent comes with a 102-in (259-cm) telescoping ladder, foam mattress, anti-condensation mat and mounting hardware.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
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Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Indeed, the lights telescoped away in the final straight as Kipyegon’s torrid pace finally took a toll.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Also, notice the connector with the three telescoping pins on the right side of the picture, which passes ARGB power and data to the plastic fascia’s ARGB light bar without using an awkward tethering cable.
—PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
The tent comes with a 102-in (259-cm) telescoping ladder, foam mattress, anti-condensation mat and mounting hardware.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescope
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Both Michigan Central and Emergent Campus models compress this learning curve by integrating practical application from day one.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to Spotify, Bluetooth currently doesn’t provide enough bandwidth to transmit lossless audio, so the signal has to be compressed before being sent.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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This means that trees spread farther apart will appear closer together, compacting the array of color in one scene.—
Mike De Sisti,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But this particular speck hovers in the sky off the east coast of Florida, serving as a seed for water vapor to condense around and form a cloud.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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My sister looked up at me and ever so gently, with barely perceptible pressure, squeezed my hand.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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If real estate values turn soft in a region, the decline could squeeze a crucial revenue stream for cities, counties, regional agencies and school districts.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Another metaphor is packing a moving truck.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Follow immediately with the second pad, packed with retinol and antioxidants to boost collagen and calm the skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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