as in compresses
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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In operation, the actuator compresses and holds the Ni-Ti tubes, causing the material to heat up.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
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Their terahertz microscope compresses long terahertz waves into a microscopic spot.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot number A25G051 and an expiration date of 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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What could make those Nespresso capsules better?—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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That rising air cools, and water vapor condenses.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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As is the glaze, which packs a lovely layer of sweet and rich fall flavor, courtesy of the maple syrup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Stroll Flagler Avenue New Smyrna Beach’s main drag, Flagler Avenue, stretches just five beachy blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway but packs a punch with all its shops, restaurants, galleries, and events.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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All this requires a lot of power, which puts a strain on the grid and squeezes local resources.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead, in order to protect their identities, their words are read aloud during re-enactments by powerhouse actresses such as Emma Thompson (who squeezes herself beneath an axle) and Kate Dickie (performing, as the nurse, on all fours on Kenmure Street itself).—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
1 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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Bokashi composting is a six- to seven-week Japanese composting method that compacts bokashi bran (usually wheat germ, wheat bran, or sawdust combined with molasses) with kitchen waste to partially break down materials.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Telescopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescopes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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