as in compresses
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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Most have a double-zipper system, with one zipper to close the cube and a second zipper that compresses it to a fraction of its full size.—
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In operation, the actuator compresses and holds the Ni-Ti tubes, causing the material to heat up.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot number A25G051 and an expiration date of 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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What could make those Nespresso capsules better?—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The network does not air the BAFTAs live, but edits and condenses the three-hour show into a two-hour program to be broadcast later.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Without good ventilation, the warm steam cools and condenses on walls, floors, and other surfaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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But just a handful of ingredients, like hot pork sausage and frozen peas, transform a plain box of pasta into a comforting dinner that packs so much more flavor with very little extra effort.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Scarpetta also packs plenty of family drama, much of which is fueled by Curtis' volatile character Dorothy Scarpetta.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Drew Angerer / Getty Images file For months, school officials have floated proposals to relocate or close at least four middle schools on the Upper West Side, citing low enrollment, funding squeezes, academic performance and compliance with a 2022 law requiring class-size reductions by 2028.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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While most bullion coins track spot closely, certain products remain in higher demand during supply squeezes or retail rushes.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bokashi composting is a six- to seven-week Japanese composting method that compacts bokashi bran (usually wheat germ, wheat bran, or sawdust combined with molasses) with kitchen waste to partially break down materials.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Telescopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescopes. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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