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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescope
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Today's market compresses product life cycles down to quarters rather than years.—
Matthew Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In Pina and Martínez Lobato’s typical fleet fashion, the show compresses into its first six minutes the many extraordinary events of 22-year-old Max Varela’s (Pau Simón) life.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Sep. 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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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Alice Park,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Reds squeezed into the third wild-card slot for their first playoff appearance in five years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some people who have bought homes in the last few years feel squeezed by monthly payments that leave little cash left over.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Nordstrom’s cold-weather section is packed with markdowns on must-have seasonal pieces, from stylish outerwear to versatile jeans.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In reality, many of these foods are nutrient-packed and can support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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