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
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Allen Breed, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Argus features 20 modular, telescoping legs, each equipped with a depth camera, arranged radially around a central core.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Plus, navigating busy airports is effortless with the telescoping handle and smooth-rolling wheels.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Some use telescoping rods, while others lock the entire wheel in place completely.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Upgrade your watering system with this nozzle set that features two multi-pattern nozzles and a 19- to 24-inch telescoping wand.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The roly-poly robot named after a mythological many-eyed giant has depth-sensing cameras attached to 20 telescoping legs that radiate from a central core.
—Allen Breed, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Argus features 20 modular, telescoping legs, each equipped with a depth camera, arranged radially around a central core.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Plus, navigating busy airports is effortless with the telescoping handle and smooth-rolling wheels.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Some use telescoping rods, while others lock the entire wheel in place completely.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescoping
Verb
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CrowdStrike's 2025 Global Threat Report documented adversary breakout times falling to under 30 minutes, meaning the window between initial access and lateral movement inside a network keeps compressing.—
Michael George,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Users can upload large video projects, raw photo libraries, design assets, or full client deliverables without splitting files or compressing them first.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Frank Lloyd Wright called this compression and release.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The 5x telephoto gives you a very pleasing compression and doubles as a macro shooter (right image in the above collage).—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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That matters even more now because AI tools are summarizing, comparing and condensing information before a call happens.—
Michael Fox,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Use place mats or tablecloths on your kitchen table to keep food spills, condensation from drinks, and utensils from marring or staining the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Instead of waiting for condensation to evaporate (or wiping it with your hand and leaving streaks), keep a microfiber cloth nearby.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Hand-squeeze one ounce of lime juice into the glass and top with a Ranch Water All Día.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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European carriers face a squeeze for similar reasons.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Fears around a potential SaaSpocalypse erased more than $1 trillion in SaaS market capitalization in February alone, as investors began pricing in a structural contraction across the sector.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Davenport blames it on the business’s contraction.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This process takes a customer from initial proposal through contracting, fulfillment, invoicing, and revenue recognition.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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In April, the agency revealed a multi-year national contracting opportunity to embed AI skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs, including new tracks in roles that directly build, manage, or apply AI tools.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Telescoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescoping. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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