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 wheels are burly and the telescoping handle allows for a smooth pull.
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Under tonight's starry shroud, couples embrace, heads tilting toward the sky and children skip from telescope to telescope to catch a glimpse of the celestial show.
—Carlos Morales, NPR, 1 July 2025
Miguel was on his tippy-toes, telescoping his neck (shortness being his single physical imperfection), clearly searching the room.
—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
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Under tonight's starry shroud, couples embrace, heads tilting toward the sky and children skip from telescope to telescope to catch a glimpse of the celestial show.
—Carlos Morales, NPR, 1 July 2025
Miguel was on his tippy-toes, telescoping his neck (shortness being his single physical imperfection), clearly searching the room.
—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
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And the extreme pressure and friction of the move compresses the air molecules in front of Starship, creating a glowing plasma that is the signature of the stretch of flight known as reentry.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some corporate margins, which have proven remarkably resilient, could compress if demand softens.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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When selecting loose sprouts, choose those that are bright green with leaves tightly compacted together.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rammed earth is an old building method that involves compacting damp soil, sand, and clay layers into a solid wall.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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The vapor then condenses into liquid water inside a vacuum condenser.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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In a sector already squeezed by rising land prices, material costs, and labor shortages, those weeks of manual quantification represent millions of dollars in overhead that never swing a hammer.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Made mostly of muscle without a bone in their bodies, these wonderful weirdos can squeeze into spaces scarcely bigger than their eyeballs.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cucumber water isn’t just a refreshing spa drink; it’s also packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients that can boost your health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Canned Salmon Canned salmon is a protein-rich food that’s packed with omega-3 fats, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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