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
And with an extendable head and telescoping neck, the placement of the pilot's face would be an easy effort and allow for remote presence to potentially become true.
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Apr. 2011
From there, Harrison telescopes forward in time via a series of vignettes, as actors take on multiple roles across the years.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Apr. 2011
From there, Harrison telescopes forward in time via a series of vignettes, as actors take on multiple roles across the years.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescope
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Additionally, gross margins are projected to compress by 4 to 5 percentage points due to aggressive inventory clearance strategies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Although Winters captures Sophie’s despair, her character gets compressed into a plot point and her arc produces a jarring shift in mood.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2025
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Moss tends to be found in areas where soil is compacted and there’s no internal drainage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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The inactivated chromosome can be seen under a microscope as a tiny dark Barr body compacted inside cells.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This interview was conducted in Korean and has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
18 June 2025
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Your hands/fingers are enough, no need to really pack it down with a measuring cup.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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These waterproof shoe bags are a game-changer for anyone who packs an extra pair of shoes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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