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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As competition intensifies and timelines compress, fashion players can no longer rely on legacy ways of working.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Circana’s Liquid Mix compresses that cycle to minutes, vastly improving how brands can respond to market signals.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Solar panel construction damages the soil, compacts the ground, and changes drainage patterns, threatening nearby productive acreage.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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If the soil is compacted, aerating the lawn will improve the flow of air and water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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This interview has been condensed and edited.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Industry leaders such as Denmark’s Orsted, Siemens Gamesa, and General Electric have been squeezed by rising component prices, high interest rates, and wavering government support.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, corporations and government agencies have enforced return-to-office mandates that disproportionately squeeze caregivers.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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But outgoing Milwaukee Symphony Music Director Ken-David Masur has packed his concluding season here with major choral works to show off the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus in its 50th year.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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