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
Ban designed the kitchen with gleaming white Corian countertops and a sculptural central island, while a den just off the kitchen can double as a fourth bedroom, hidden behind a wall of telescoping panels.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
These travel bags stand out for their smart features, like a push-button telescoping handle system, an interior travel checklist, and compression straps to hold bulky items in place.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2025
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated armrests and steering wheel, a power tilting and telescoping steering column and adjustable ambient lighting are all standard.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
These travel bags stand out for their smart features, like a push-button telescoping handle system, an interior travel checklist, and compression straps to hold bulky items in place.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2025
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated armrests and steering wheel, a power tilting and telescoping steering column and adjustable ambient lighting are all standard.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
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None of these would form the loose, granular snow conditions that compress under skis on Earth and Pluto's gravity only makes things worse.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Theoretically, the plasmas collide in the fusion chamber and are compressed by magnets around the machine.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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What that means is that our soils are more inclined to become compacted with less water holding capacity, water circulation, nutrient efficiency, and oxygen and other gas exchange.—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
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This essentially condenses the air, forming clouds at the surface that could reduce visibility to less than a mile.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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This 18-pack travel toiletry set can also come in handy to condense all of your favorite toiletries into small, leak-proof bottles and jars.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Impacciatore, squeezed into a skin-tight Power Rangers suit, performed an entire clowning routine where she’s accosted by abstract embodiments of various winter sports throughout history.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, producers work with players to squeeze their take into the allotted time.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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During their journey, thousands of people came out to greet the monks, who were welcomed into communities, churches and state capitols as streets were packed with well-wishers and police officers.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Of course the main lobby restaurant, Le Jardin, which has icy buckets chilling wine and the near-constant scent of truffles in the air during its 24-hour service, is always packed.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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