as in to compress
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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The Hardie team recommends using a simple garden hose and a soft cloth or telescoping brush to remove most dirt and grime.
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Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024
Eager to have the house ready by spring of this year, the couple telescoped the timeline.
—Abigail Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
Whereas those alternatives have telescoping barrels that extend to reach longer focal lengths, the XF 16-50mm has an internal zoom mechanism.
—PCMAG, 15 July 2024
Orbit 3-Arm High-Rise Sprinkler The Orbit 3-Arm High-Rise Sprinkler has a telescoping pole and three-arm sprinkler head that offers an even and wide coverage of about a 50-foot diameter.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024
Eager to have the house ready by spring of this year, the couple telescoped the timeline.
—Abigail Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
Whereas those alternatives have telescoping barrels that extend to reach longer focal lengths, the XF 16-50mm has an internal zoom mechanism.
—PCMAG, 15 July 2024
Orbit 3-Arm High-Rise Sprinkler The Orbit 3-Arm High-Rise Sprinkler has a telescoping pole and three-arm sprinkler head that offers an even and wide coverage of about a 50-foot diameter.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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This design not only reduces weight but can also compress upon impact to increase power and shock absorption.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Made of compressed ice flakes compacted into tiny cylindrical spheres, this type of ice is simultaneously chewy, crunchy, and airy.Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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The exhibition was the fourth in six days for the Heat, a preseason schedule compacted when a game a week ago against the Atlanta Hawks was postponed until Wednesday night due to Hurricane Milton.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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For winter travel, consider packing a base layer instead of sweaters, sweatshirts, and fleeces.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Follow these easy tips to transform your child’s diet into one packed with nutrition.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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