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
From there, Harrison telescopes forward in time via a series of vignettes, as actors take on multiple roles across the years.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
The sil-nylon fabric pitches directly over and around the bike, supported by two telescoping side poles, the saddle and a front frame component at the foot of the lounger.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
Mobile cranes, like the ones used on the hangar, generally use a telescoping arm and can move around the job site.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
This height-adjustable, telescoping lantern features dual light sources and a stepless dimming switch.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
The sil-nylon fabric pitches directly over and around the bike, supported by two telescoping side poles, the saddle and a front frame component at the foot of the lounger.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
Mobile cranes, like the ones used on the hangar, generally use a telescoping arm and can move around the job site.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
This height-adjustable, telescoping lantern features dual light sources and a stepless dimming switch.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telescope
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Eventually, they were so thoroughly compressed that nuclear fusion got going—and boom, the very first stars lit up the universe.—
Robin George Andrews,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Costello neatly compressed the clichés of political pop.—
Armond White,
National Review,
28 May 2025
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The investigators identified several aroma hotspots within the landfill property, including retention ponds, vents and the landfill ‘working face’ — the location where waste is dumped, deposited, compacted, and covered.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Loosen compacted soil around the edges to encourage root penetration and healthy development.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Umberto Rispoli squeezed between horses around the top of the stretch and then rode Journalism to a tremendous rally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Martinez’s son squeezed the trigger five times, shooting Rivera to death and wounding two others, the detective wrote in the affidavit.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Lorde is packing her forthcoming studio album, Virgin, with visceral feelings.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Farm Share, a main supplier of free food in the county, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently cut in half the number of semi-trucks packed with cans, produce, and dry goods like rice and beans that find their way to local charities and nonprofits.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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