as in condensing
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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as in compressing
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 telescoping
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
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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
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The jury’s still out on whether compression socks actually protect your muscles from damage during a hard effort.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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His death was ruled a homicide by compression of the neck.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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This step is essential to prevent condensation from forming inside your storage container, which can lead to ice crystals that negatively impact the flavor and texture of the dish.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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The gadget is made of insulated stainless steel that helps prevent condensation and keeps drinks chilled without ice.Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
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Tips for the Best Rotisserie Chicken Soup Add lemon: Our Test Kitchen Professionals recommend adding a squeeze of lemon at the end, which can help to enliven the flavor, especially if eating it after being frozen.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Soy sauce packages can add a depth of flavor and even a squeeze of hot sauce is nice to keep on hand.Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Blaming contraction in Hollywood, the Television Critics Association has canceled the Winter TCA.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Poor contraction causes the heart to not pump with enough force for blood to circulate properly.1 Systolic heart failure happens when the heart pumps at 40% or less of its ejection fraction.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Telescoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescoping. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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