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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Recent Examples of telescope
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.
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Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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
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
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Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescope
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Short bursts around the black hole are likely caused by disturbances in the disk—compressing plasma to produce a temporary flash of radiation.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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In court, his lawyers argued that officers compressed his chest with their body weight, leading him to asphyxiate.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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Instead, transfer them over to one of the slim, travel-friendly bottles and jars from this top-selling 18-piece set, which comes with its own travel pouch to keep everything together and compact in your suitcase.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Wet it down and then compact it with a sod roller, available at rental yards.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity and concision.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Risks remain—policy shifts could stall, or DOGE’s efficiency drive might squeeze budgets—but the upside potential is tantalizing.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Goldman Sachs previously estimated that these tariffs could increase inflation by 1 percent while squeezing U.S. company profits and risking retaliatory measures from other nations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Unlike face tapes, which temporarily smooth skin by holding it in place, true wrinkle patches pack a punch with active ingredients like retinol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to improve skin over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Imagine the ultimate fashion stoop sale, packed with hundreds of editorial-worthy vintage and archival pieces donated by Vogue friends and contributors, as well as items sourced from eBay.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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