in short

phrase

: by way of summary : briefly

Examples of in short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These steering currents could change in short order, Rosencrans noted, providing a reprieve for the state. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Their feud heated up in short order this month, and their first singles match will be competed for the WWE Championship. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

That rapid growth has provided a glimmer of hope in Hollywood, where optimism has been in short supply. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Ulysses was also working against its own internal clock, needing to add more employees in short order to keep up with its growth. — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in short

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort