as in condensing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the telescoping of the season for movie awards into a couple of months
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as in compressing
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 telescoping
Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Wheeled tool storage with a telescoping handle.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
And then last year, the uncertainty of tariffs threatened the product's financially viability because of the aluminum parts in the telescoping rod.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Worth checking out This multipurpose squeegee works as a window-cleaning tool, car window washer and mirror cleaner all in one, with a telescoping design for extended reach.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
To reach tight spots effortlessly, choose a mop with an articulated, telescoping handle and a removable machine-washable top.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
While the latter example employs a telescoping frame to adjust for different-sized riders, Trike Bike has gone for a sliding rail mounted to the rear of the low-step alloy frame that's set at an angle.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
Look for models with a telescoping handle that is long enough to reach the wall when fully extended, and that can be retracted to a shorter length for easy storage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
In Virginia-class SSNs, traditional periscopes have been supplanted by two photonics masts that host visible and infrared digital cameras atop telescoping arms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Verb
The telescoping arms are sturdy, move easily (but not too easily), and swivel when needed to conform to the shape of your head.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Wheeled tool storage with a telescoping handle.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
And then last year, the uncertainty of tariffs threatened the product's financially viability because of the aluminum parts in the telescoping rod.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Worth checking out This multipurpose squeegee works as a window-cleaning tool, car window washer and mirror cleaner all in one, with a telescoping design for extended reach.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
To reach tight spots effortlessly, choose a mop with an articulated, telescoping handle and a removable machine-washable top.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
While the latter example employs a telescoping frame to adjust for different-sized riders, Trike Bike has gone for a sliding rail mounted to the rear of the low-step alloy frame that's set at an angle.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
Look for models with a telescoping handle that is long enough to reach the wall when fully extended, and that can be retracted to a shorter length for easy storage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
In Virginia-class SSNs, traditional periscopes have been supplanted by two photonics masts that host visible and infrared digital cameras atop telescoping arms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescoping
Verb
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There’s so much data in the spoken word that gets lost when those words are converted to text — just like compressing an audio file into a fuzzy MP3 removes some of the music.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Several people compressing the traditional learning curve.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional compression, which applies constant pressure—whether it’s needed or not—Rheon activates only during impact (movement or strain) and then returns to a flexible state.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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By applying lower‑body compression, the garment helps counteract a common condition called orthostatic intolerance that causes astronauts to faint or feel dizzy following an extended mission in microgravity.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Step Back The core Pentagon automation technology for targeting is Palantir’s Maven Smart System, which allows military personnel to plan strikes by clicking, dragging, and dropping in a single program, condensing hours or days of work into minutes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Organizers say condensing the South by Southwest Conference and Festival to one weekend for 2026 will increase discovery of new music as attendees from the tech leg of the conference can now partake in the concerts.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Concacaf is not the only confederation squeezing games into FIFA windows around the club calendar.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Keep the salad bag cool on the journey home to prevent condensation.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Apr. 2026
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Steam, or even cool condensation from a humidifier, is effective for dry eye.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gently bound by crushed saltines and mayo, these tender patties cook up beautifully golden brown and need nothing more than a simple squeeze of lemon to serve.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Weaver came home on a squeeze bunt on the first pitch by Hayes Casey.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The echo reverberates, the force of each choke conjuring a body in painful contraction.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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But in 2025, Li said 25 countries decreased their development assistance to poorer countries, leading to a 23% overall drop from 2024, the largest annual contraction on record.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Responsible contracting can help.—
Sarah Dadush,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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And procurement cycles, contracting, and industrial capacity do not scale quickly.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Telescoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescoping. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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