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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Leatherette upholstery, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, four USB-C ports, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a new 27-inch infotainment digital cluster screen provide additional Genesis prowess.
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James Raia, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
In addition to telescoping time, then, identities could actively use temporal displacement in their communication.
—Rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
The Hardie team recommends using a simple garden hose and a soft cloth or telescoping brush to remove most dirt and grime.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024
Eager to have the house ready by spring of this year, the couple telescoped the timeline.
—Abigail Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
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James Raia, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
In addition to telescoping time, then, identities could actively use temporal displacement in their communication.
—Rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
The Hardie team recommends using a simple garden hose and a soft cloth or telescoping brush to remove most dirt and grime.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024
Eager to have the house ready by spring of this year, the couple telescoped the timeline.
—Abigail Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
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Proof Aggregation Through a process of recursive aggregation, multiple zk-proofs are compressed into a single, compact proof.Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The microfiber cover is soft and machine washable, and the memory foam cover holds its shape without compressing too much.Adrienne So, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
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By using recursive verification and Merkle aggregation, thousands of computations can be compacted into a single proof.Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In those days, the long driveway that would become Santa Rosa Avenue was compacted dirt, so lots of effort went into keeping the surface intact during rainstorms, when runoff from the foothills tried to wash it away, Wardlaw said.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The following has been edited and condensed for clarity.Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
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This causes air to rise and condense into clouds, which can result in narrow bands capable of producing intense snowfall at rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour or more.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just look up: December's cosmic calendar is packed with two meteor showers—the Geminids and Ursids—and the best view of Jupiter visible to the naked eye until 2026.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some travelers are packing minimally to avoid baggage fees, while others are choosing less desirable seats or accommodations.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Telescope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telescope. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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