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 tent comes with a 102-in (259-cm) telescoping ladder, foam mattress, anti-condensation mat and mounting hardware.
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New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
Four telescoping contact pins allow the front panel’s portion to separate easily from the rest of that latter cable without an awkward tether.
—PC Magazine, 31 May 2025
Dust and/or vacuum: Use a dry microfiber cloth or telescoping microfiber duster to dust the cabinet fronts before applying liquid cleaning agents.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Each barge also has a tower at the front, which can telescope out a bridge, connecting it to the next barge or to the shore.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
Four telescoping contact pins allow the front panel’s portion to separate easily from the rest of that latter cable without an awkward tether.
—PC Magazine, 31 May 2025
Dust and/or vacuum: Use a dry microfiber cloth or telescoping microfiber duster to dust the cabinet fronts before applying liquid cleaning agents.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Each barge also has a tower at the front, which can telescope out a bridge, connecting it to the next barge or to the shore.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescope
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It's considered lossless to the eye, but the signal is actually compressed at a 3:1 ratio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 July 2025
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However, extreme space weather events may compress – or in some cases, peel back – the Earth’s magnetic shield.—
Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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In billion-year-old seabeds, the remains of these creatures piled up and compacted, first becoming limestone and then, thanks to intense heat and pressure, marble.—
Meara Sharma,
The Dial,
22 July 2025
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For clarity, a steamroller was an Industrial Age machine used for compacting dirt and gravel in order to create smooth surfaces upon which vehicles could drive.—
Noah Hawley,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The Euro 2025 quarter-finals had late drama, with Italy squeezing past Norway, a comeback out of nowhere from England, and a farcical penalty shootout win over Sweden.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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In particular, the price of rice has doubled, squeezing many household budgets despite government handouts.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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Black Bean Brownies Black bean brownies are fudgy, indulgent, and packed with protein, making for a rich and satisfying dessert.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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For adults and parents, packing a Kindling pretzel in their kid's lunch or giving it as a snack feels like a small victory.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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