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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Recent Examples of telescopes
The TriX's chain runs internally through a boom-style carbon fiber tube that telescopes out horizontally to fit the body size of the rider.
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New Atlas, 1 June 2026
New Atlas, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescopes
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This downward motion compresses and warms the air in the lower atmosphere while simultaneously trapping heat rising from the Earth's surface, leading to heat waves.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The spas offer daily massages (included in your stay) as well as traditional masks, scrubs, compresses and wraps using local ingredients, such as coffee, cocoa and raw honey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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In comparison, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsules that only have to return from the International Space Station, orbiting around 250 miles above Earth, only hit 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit and speeds of 17,500 mph.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their sons, 11-year-old twins Kade and Jace, and 10-year-old Gage, were brimming with excitement to see rockets and space capsules up close.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over-the-Rhine condenses the history of America into several square blocks.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Belmont says the facility would generate enough heat to raise nighttime temperatures by eight to 12 degrees, irrevocably shifting the dew point, the temperature at which water condenses.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Drinks are available for purchase at the bar—the house margarita packs a crisp punch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Sri Lanka, off the southeastern coast of India, packs lush tea plantations, ancient Buddhist ruins, biodiversity and pristine beaches into one of the most affordable trips on this list — though its popularity is rising fast.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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View gallery - 10 images Intended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Even Zach Cherry squeezes plenty from his part as the dealership’s manager, who grows loudly resentful when Nate seems more emotionally invested in his biological children than coworkers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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The soil degrades into a fine, powdery mix that compacts and can't hold onto moisture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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As water is pumped out, the ground above it compacts and stays that way, according to a study published by the American Geophysical Union.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Telescopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescopes. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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