telescope

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Recent Examples of telescope The wheels are burly and the telescoping handle allows for a smooth pull. 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 See All Example Sentences for telescope
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Verb
  • 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
  • Some corporate margins, which have proven remarkably resilient, could compress if demand softens.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When selecting loose sprouts, choose those that are bright green with leaves tightly compacted together.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The vapor then condenses into liquid water inside a vacuum condenser.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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