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
Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
These include the Sea View Room, which offers marina views; the Sea View Suite, which has a living room, bedroom, and two bathrooms; and the Whale Watching Room, with a balcony and telescope to look for whales.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 2 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
Leatherette upholstery, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, four USB-C ports, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a new 27-inch infotainment digital cluster screen provide additional Genesis prowess.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
These include the Sea View Room, which offers marina views; the Sea View Suite, which has a living room, bedroom, and two bathrooms; and the Whale Watching Room, with a balcony and telescope to look for whales.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 2 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
Leatherette upholstery, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, four USB-C ports, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a new 27-inch infotainment digital cluster screen provide additional Genesis prowess.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
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The musical spans more than two decades and compresses them into a show that lasts little more than two hours.Katie Marie Davies, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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The optic nerve seems to then compress it down to about 100 million bits/sec.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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Inside a white dwarf, electrons can only be crushed together so much before quantum mechanical effects prevent them from being compacted any further.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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As agricultural wells have drained water from aquifers, underground clay layers have compacted and the ground surface has been sinking as much as 1 foot per year in some areas.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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The 3000 hours of footage has been condensed to a neat 85 minutes to tell this unlikely tale of humanity.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Another worry is how the Leagues Cup break extended the season, pushing MLS Cup back into December after a previously successful run of squeezing the playoffs between the October and November international breaks.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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According to those updates, as of Dec. 21, River was conscious, listening to music, and able to communicate with his family by squeezing their hands.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, some believe Gaetz packs a political skillset that Democrats should exploit for their own advantage.Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Pantry offers pastries and sandwiches and in fair weather, the patio is often packed with visitors and locals who can drink in the view of that namesake feature in the Cascade mountains.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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