telescopes

verb

present tense third-person singular of telescope
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. — New Atlas, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescopes
  1. compresses
  2. capsules
  3. condenses
  4. packs
  5. squeezes
  6. compacts
Verb
  • Indeed, the Lorentz contraction compresses a moving object, although the contraction does not appear in a snapshot of the object.
    — Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Pushing on or leaning against something that compresses the belly may increase the discomfort.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of compresses
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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
  • 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
Definition of capsules
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  • The film’s final scene condenses a great deal of meaning into a single moment.
    — JD Linville, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As the plume rises, the water vapor cools and condenses into tiny cloud droplets, forming a cloud directly above the fire.
    — Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of condenses
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  • The initiative packs a complete launch system into standard shipping containers.
    — David Szondy August 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Deal If your student is enrolled in a creative major and needs a PC that packs killer color accuracy and enough juice for high-octane apps, the Yoga Slim 7x might be the missing paint in their palette.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of packs
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  • As engine speed rises, centrifugal force squeezes the drive clutch closed and pushes the belt farther outward.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas the Scranton method mainly involves molding ultrahot steel in giant forging presses, Repkon added a step in which a fast-spinning machine squeezes and rolls out the metal like clay on a potter’s wheel.
    — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of squeezes
Verb
  • That's a highly capable road trip tourer out of the gate, and Xiaomi compacts hardware like the rear electric drive and suspension components to maintain the flat floor and comfortable second- and third-row seating.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This is more desirable than spike aeration, which compacts the soil.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Definition of compacts

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