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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Ban designed the kitchen with gleaming white Corian countertops and a sculptural central island, while a den just off the kitchen can double as a fourth bedroom, hidden behind a wall of telescoping panels.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated armrests and steering wheel, a power tilting and telescoping steering column and adjustable ambient lighting are all standard.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
The current staging — with huge sets, telescoping projections, fly-away special effects and moody watercolor backdrops — are just as thrilling as in the past.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
The wheels are burly and the telescoping handle allows for a smooth pull.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
The structure is made from wood and features telescoping carbon-fiber tubes that allow for easy expansion and retraction.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
These are arranged in three groups of two, each of which is contained within a 4-mm-thick aluminum frame mounted on stainless steel telescoping tubing.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Everything else works exceptionally well, from the smooth telescoping handle to the easy-gliding wheels, which maneuvered silently across carpet, flooring, and concrete.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Ban designed the kitchen with gleaming white Corian countertops and a sculptural central island, while a den just off the kitchen can double as a fourth bedroom, hidden behind a wall of telescoping panels.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated armrests and steering wheel, a power tilting and telescoping steering column and adjustable ambient lighting are all standard.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
The current staging — with huge sets, telescoping projections, fly-away special effects and moody watercolor backdrops — are just as thrilling as in the past.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
The wheels are burly and the telescoping handle allows for a smooth pull.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
The structure is made from wood and features telescoping carbon-fiber tubes that allow for easy expansion and retraction.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
These are arranged in three groups of two, each of which is contained within a 4-mm-thick aluminum frame mounted on stainless steel telescoping tubing.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescoping
Verb
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According to the team, the process mimics the geological conditions that form fossil fuels, compressing wet biomass at high temperatures and pressures to produce biocrude.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The mass on the ovary can also push onto the urinary system, compressing your bladder and creating a feeling of having to urinate constantly.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sock maker could also deliver compression socks, which in-flight employees have requested.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Suspension duties come courtesy of a Marzocchi setup that takes care of compression and rebound damping separately at both front and rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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And while the 3rd gen also requires the separate Nest app, the 4th gen offers full functionality and control in the Google Home app, condensing all of your smart home devices into one hub.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The curriculum was meant to make up for lost learning by condensing two academic years into one, having students focus on just the core content of each subject.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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There's also an air condensation mechanism that produces a few liters of potable water daily, along with a stable Wi-Fi connection.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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The dew or condensation on the ground, vegetation, and surfaces like your car will subsequently freeze.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The financial services industry has quietly become an artificial intelligence battleground and Lemonade, ticker LMND , is back in focus putting the 'squeeze' on the massive insurance industry that is seen as analog in the new digital world.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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In parallel, the dramatic drop in international student enrollment, the financial squeeze facing research institutions, and research security measures to curb foreign interference spell an uncertain future for American higher education.—
Kenneth M. Evans,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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No ordinance was passed that declared the bottom 5 percent of Burgher children (later raised to 10) superfluous, but this was the beginning of a long period of economic contraction throughout the empire, and competition for a dwindling supply of guild positions became intense.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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For companies who have shrunk their senior teams, this C-suite contraction has been driven by several factors.—
Sarah Abbott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jacobson tells us what conclusions emerged from the forum about how to rebuild in the face of defunding and a contracting market in general for documentaries.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The effort has also faced criticism over transparency after reports revealed that more than 2,000 people involved were required to sign nondisclosure agreements, limiting public access to spending and contracting details.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Telescoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescoping. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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