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
The sil-nylon fabric pitches directly over and around the bike, supported by two telescoping side poles, the saddle and a front frame component at the foot of the lounger.
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New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
Mobile cranes, like the ones used on the hangar, generally use a telescoping arm and can move around the job site.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
This height-adjustable, telescoping lantern features dual light sources and a stepless dimming switch.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
The house next to the Ritz-Carlton has an elevator, two guest casitas, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a caterer’s kitchen, telescoping sliding-glass doors to the pool, a Zen waterfall and a fire pit.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
Mobile cranes, like the ones used on the hangar, generally use a telescoping arm and can move around the job site.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
This height-adjustable, telescoping lantern features dual light sources and a stepless dimming switch.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
The house next to the Ritz-Carlton has an elevator, two guest casitas, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a caterer’s kitchen, telescoping sliding-glass doors to the pool, a Zen waterfall and a fire pit.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescope
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The potatoes are cooked low and slow in the oven, then compressed overnight.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rising interest rates have compressed valuations, rotating investor appetite toward value, dividends, and defensive plays.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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If water is taken out of an underground aquifer faster than it can be replenished, the aquifer itself can crumble and compact in the ground.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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The machine produces nugget ice (a.k.a. flaked ice compacted into chewable spheres).—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Michael Cuby,
Them.,
14 May 2025
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Custom Container Living View 8 Images Custom Container Living has transformed a shipping container into an ultra-compact tiny house that squeezes a home for two into just 160 sq ft (14.8 sq m).—
Adam Williams
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2025
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Officials hope that increased lending and spending will help ease deflationary pressures that have dragged down prices, squeezed company profits, and weakened consumer confidence.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Best Early Wayfair Memorial Day Furniture Sales Of course, Wayfair is also packed with deals on indoor furniture, including end tables under $60 and coffee tables with storage for a whopping 78% off.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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The Croisette is often packed with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars, as well as studio executives, sales agents and journalists hustling from one meeting to another.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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