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
Look for models with a telescoping handle that is long enough to reach the wall when fully extended, and that can be retracted to a shorter length for easy storage.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
In Virginia-class SSNs, traditional periscopes have been supplanted by two photonics masts that host visible and infrared digital cameras atop telescoping arms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
The deeper side also includes compression straps; however, the telescoping handle takes up a fair amount of packing space.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
In Virginia-class SSNs, traditional periscopes have been supplanted by two photonics masts that host visible and infrared digital cameras atop telescoping arms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
The deeper side also includes compression straps; however, the telescoping handle takes up a fair amount of packing space.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescope
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As the air subsides, it is compressed, which warms it up.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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That pressure pushes down on the air underneath it, compressing and heating it.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Add Aeration Amendments Overly dry soil is usually also compacted.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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If the mix feels heavy, compacted, or clumpy instead of light and fluffy, the organic components have likely broken down.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The company said its robots — capable of flying, swimming and climbing critical infrastructure — use cameras and sensors to condense a three-month process down to as little as two days.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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The three of us squeezed into our bedroom closet and huddled over my phone.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices would continue to soar, while fertilizer, generic drugs, helium and other products dependent on the strait would grow scarce, squeezing the American economy and world economy alike.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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By packing the 20-year-old arena to the tune of 19,478 against the Heat, the Hornets tied the franchise’s single-season record for sellouts at the edifice at the corner of Trade and Caldwell with 16.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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