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telescoping

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verb

present participle of telescope

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of telescoping
Verb
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 The house next to the Ritz-Carlton has an elevator, two guest casitas, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a caterer’s kitchen, telescoping sliding-glass doors to the pool, a Zen waterfall and a fire pit. Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024 The telescoping handle offers four heights while two wheels provide a smooth glide over most surfaces. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024 Target Featuring a cosmetic case that can seamlessly slide onto the carry-on’s telescoping handle, the TravelArim Harside boasts smart features like a charging USB port, an insulated cooler pocket, and a zippered front pocket with additional pockets large enough to store a laptop or tablet. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024 These suitcases have an air of sophistication about them, likely thanks to the muted metallic color palette, offset ribbing on the durable exterior, and telescoping handle made for easy maneuvering. Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 Others come with telescoping handles that extend your reach. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024 Some vacuum cleaners come with one or more extension wands, while others include one which has a telescoping design and its length can be adjusted. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescoping
Noun
  • Hospital staff noted that the victim's ribs were fractured due to Watkins performing chest compressions on him.
    Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
  • And in order for the compression stroke to work as the cylinder moves upward, the diversion port and exhaust ports must be open at the same time for part of the cycle to ensure that all of the exhaust gases are out of the chamber.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, wet windows can accumulate condensation overnight, potentially ruining your hard work.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
  • Because there’s not as much condensation flowing through the air conditioner, researchers haven’t noticed as many microbes brewing on AC units there, Peccia notes.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • The Rays had runners on third and first after Jake Mangum was hit by a Megill pitch and Matt Thaiss singled, which an out later set up Walls’ squeeze bunt, pushing it toward first base allowing Mangum to score.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
  • The ’89 Cubs had 39 comebacks wins that season, while Zimmer managed by his gut, ordering squeeze bunts with the bases loaded and a triple-steal with a pitcher batting.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • The Institute of Supply Management Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has fallen since March, also indicating a contraction.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 June 2025
  • Seeing that expansion and contraction over and over for six episodes (let alone three seasons) can grow tiring, and Season 3 certainly suffers from a sense of exhaustion.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 June 2025

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“Telescoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescoping. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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