Synonyms of telescope

telescope

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compress
• compact
• narrow (down)
• capsule
• condense
• squeeze
• pack
• consolidate
• constringe
• contract
• collapse
• simplify
• constrict
• capsulize
• boil down
• cram
• shorten
• jam
• curtail
• downsize
• crowd
• shrink
• decrease
• concentrate
• abbreviate
• streamline
• abridge
• jam-pack
• diminish
• lessen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• open
• expand
• outspread
• decompress
• dilate
• scatter
• disperse
• outstretch
• dissipate
• swell
• inflate
• distend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of telescope

Its turbo tool attachment lifts fur from upholstery and curtains, while its 9-foot telescoping wand reaches dust bunnies hiding under low-lying furniture. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Wipe down grab handles and telescoping handles with a cleaning cloth dipped in warm soapy water or a disinfecting wipe. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

The S'mores Company creates fun and easy s'mores supplies -- stainless steel telescoping roasting sticks with glow-in-the-dark designs, portable soy wax campfires and cooler caddies with organizer trays that keep ingredients organized. — ABC News, 15 June 2026

The typical version of the Stretch 4 includes a telescoping gripper that can retrieve a water bottle and hold it out for a person to drink through a straw. — Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026