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
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
These are arranged in three groups of two, each of which is contained within a 4-mm-thick aluminum frame mounted on stainless steel telescoping tubing.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
The house next to the Ritz-Carlton has an elevator, two guest casitas, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a caterer’s kitchen, telescoping sliding-glass doors to the pool, a Zen waterfall and a fire pit.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
The telescoping handle offers four heights while two wheels provide a smooth glide over most surfaces.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Target Featuring a cosmetic case that can seamlessly slide onto the carry-on’s telescoping handle, the TravelArim Harside boasts smart features like a charging USB port, an insulated cooler pocket, and a zippered front pocket with additional pockets large enough to store a laptop or tablet.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
These suitcases have an air of sophistication about them, likely thanks to the muted metallic color palette, offset ribbing on the durable exterior, and telescoping handle made for easy maneuvering.
—Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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
Verb
The structure is made from wood and features telescoping carbon-fiber tubes that allow for easy expansion and retraction.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
These are arranged in three groups of two, each of which is contained within a 4-mm-thick aluminum frame mounted on stainless steel telescoping tubing.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
The house next to the Ritz-Carlton has an elevator, two guest casitas, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a caterer’s kitchen, telescoping sliding-glass doors to the pool, a Zen waterfall and a fire pit.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
The telescoping handle offers four heights while two wheels provide a smooth glide over most surfaces.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Target Featuring a cosmetic case that can seamlessly slide onto the carry-on’s telescoping handle, the TravelArim Harside boasts smart features like a charging USB port, an insulated cooler pocket, and a zippered front pocket with additional pockets large enough to store a laptop or tablet.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
These suitcases have an air of sophistication about them, likely thanks to the muted metallic color palette, offset ribbing on the durable exterior, and telescoping handle made for easy maneuvering.
—Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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
Noun
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Secure Sculpt: Powerful and supportive with secure extra-firm compression and body-sculpting performance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pike gave their baby chest compressions and called 911, Holder said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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Anti-fog treatments or coatings help create a barrier between the warm air and the surface of the lenses, which prevents condensation buildup.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
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While most attic designs count on vents to prevent condensation, Chasen’s didn’t.—
Natalie Donback,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the data center squeeze gets tighter in New York City, businesses are finding themselves at a crossroads: relocate, optimize or risk being outpaced by competitors.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Maybe a splash of sherry vinegar or a big squeeze of lemon goes in at the end.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appétit,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now that the battle is over and the fire hose of content has been dialled back, industry observers and TV lovers alike are left wondering what kind of programming this new era of contraction will bring.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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This enzyme can break down thousands of acetylcholine molecules per second to ensure muscle contraction is stopped, paralysis avoided and life continued.—
Sam Pellock,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Telescoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescoping. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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