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
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Argus consists of 20 modular telescoping legs radiating from a central body.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The typical version of the Stretch 4 includes a telescoping gripper that can retrieve a water bottle and hold it out for a person to drink through a straw.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The national team player posted images on Instagram showcasing the distinctive headphones, featuring large, flat earcups, unique tubular telescoping arms, and an all-new pale pink finish.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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
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 S'mores Company creates fun and easy s'mores supplies -- stainless steel telescoping roasting sticks with glow-in-the-dark designs, portable soy wax campfires and cooler caddies with organizer trays that keep ingredients organized.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Argus consists of 20 modular telescoping legs radiating from a central body.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The typical version of the Stretch 4 includes a telescoping gripper that can retrieve a water bottle and hold it out for a person to drink through a straw.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The national team player posted images on Instagram showcasing the distinctive headphones, featuring large, flat earcups, unique tubular telescoping arms, and an all-new pale pink finish.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescoping
Noun
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The invisible variable in every hit is compression.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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When the full green hydrogen chain is included, from electricity generation to hydrogen production, compression, transport, and conversion, the final well-to-wheel efficiency can fall closer to 20–30 percent.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Quantum computing is compressing the half-life of the cryptographic standards the financial system runs on.—
Jacob D. Frankel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 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
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By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Storing batteries in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to corrosion and damage over time.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The fabric absorbs condensation and doubles as a drink marker.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The increase adds to the financial squeeze that many Americans are feeling as annual inflation in May topped 4% for the first time in three years, pushed up by the surge in fuel and other costs in the wake of the Iran war.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Meanwhile, destination outlet malls managed to hold steady despite the economic squeeze on working-class wallets.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Weakens a little when the contractions peak.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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One of the few signs of contraction in the Nevada labor economy came in government jobs, which fell over the past year, holding back what would have been an even stronger expansion.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Their victory comes despite the best efforts of Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), the head of the government contracting group Wardex, who has attempted to keep the existence of aliens hidden from the public.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The risk of a human contracting the disease is higher for people experiencing homelessness or living in a space with rats or animal urine, per the CDC.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Telescoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescoping. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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