Synonyms of telescope

telescope

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compress
• compact
• narrow (down)
• capsule
• condense
• squeeze
• pack
• consolidate
• constringe
• contract
• collapse
• simplify
• constrict
• capsulize
• boil down
• cram
• shorten
• jam
• curtail
• downsize
• crowd
• shrink
• decrease
• concentrate
• abbreviate
• streamline
• abridge
• jam-pack
• diminish
• lessen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• open
• expand
• outspread
• decompress
• dilate
• scatter
• disperse
• outstretch
• dissipate
• swell
• inflate
• distend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of telescope

And then last year, the uncertainty of tariffs threatened the product's financially viability because of the aluminum parts in the telescoping rod. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026

Worth checking out This multipurpose squeegee works as a window-cleaning tool, car window washer and mirror cleaner all in one, with a telescoping design for extended reach. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026

To reach tight spots effortlessly, choose a mop with an articulated, telescoping handle and a removable machine-washable top. —Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026

While the latter example employs a telescoping frame to adjust for different-sized riders, Trike Bike has gone for a sliding rail mounted to the rear of the low-step alloy frame that's set at an angle. —New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026