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Synonyms & Antonyms of telescoping
(Entry 1 of 2)
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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telescoping
verbpresent participle of telescope
Synonyms & Antonyms of telescoping (Entry 2 of 2)
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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