1
as in little
having relatively little height
a lot of boys are shorter than the girls in middle school, but they quickly catch up by high school
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2
as in brief
not lasting for a considerable time
fortunately for those of us in the hot sun, the graduation speech was short and to the point
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3
as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
regrettably, the art supplies are short this year, so you'll have to share
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4
as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
short pastry
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5
as in blunt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
I didn't mean to be so short with you by responding to your request with a snippy "I'm busy!"
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as in abruptly
with great suddenness
the bicyclist ahead of me unexpectedly pulled up short and I unavoidably plowed into him
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
charged that the used-car dealer had been shorting customers for years
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as in feature
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Recent Examples of short
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The short version is that methane is embedded in coal deposits, and as miners dig to expose coal seams, the gas escapes, and continues to do so long after a coal mine reaches the end of its operating life.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2025
Highlights include a 100 percent cotton V-neck tunic, barrel jean and mid-rise micro short in an orange peel medium wash.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 2 June 2025
House Republicans chastised Lamont and majority Democrats last month for shorting this contractual obligation by $228 million in their respective budget proposals for the next two fiscal years.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
And a recent incident, possibly an electrical short, may have damaged one sensor.
—Jonathan Corum, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Much like lamb’s ear, this short, fuzzy foliage is nice and sturdy.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The short version is that methane is embedded in coal deposits, and as miners dig to expose coal seams, the gas escapes, and continues to do so long after a coal mine reaches the end of its operating life.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Adverb
As a result, merely signing up for fan content offered through a league or website newsletter would fall short.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2025
Highlights include a 100 percent cotton V-neck tunic, barrel jean and mid-rise micro short in an orange peel medium wash.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
Verb
Eisman, who's known for successfully shorting the housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, is still invested in the market despite his concern.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 2 June 2025
House Republicans chastised Lamont and majority Democrats last month for shorting this contractual obligation by $228 million in their respective budget proposals for the next two fiscal years.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Noun
Several shorts made with AI tools were screened throughout the week, generating heated discussions.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
And a recent incident, possibly an electrical short, may have damaged one sensor.
—Jonathan Corum, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short
Adjective
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Taylor, meanwhile, became a meme at the end of last year as fans couldn’t get enough of her performance as Young Nessarose, Elphaba’s little sister, in Wicked.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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The issue passed with opposition from Republicans and 18 skeptical Democrats in the House but with relatively little public outcry.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Now, the better part of two weeks after tactical Officer Krystal Rivera died in the friendly fire incident, investigators are still searching for the suspect who sparked a brief foot pursuit that ultimately led to the fatal gunfire in a Chatham apartment building.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex… Read More Read More On: Home Design News Phoenix Real Estate Like this article?—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Too often, however, the systems behind it are brittle—swelling during periods of hypergrowth and collapsing under the weight of a downturn.—
Kehinde Fawumi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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For a more intensive, wash-day treatment, consider Sutra’s hair mask packed with hyaluronic acid and plant proteins to transform dry, brittle strands after just ten minutes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The post came just hours after the singer shared an image of what appeared to be his hand holding a burning blunt, as well as what appeared to be a back and forth with what appeared to be a now-former friend.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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Prosecutors say Scott’s daughter was found lifeless and had suffered multiple blunt force injuries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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When Gerardo Martino resigned abruptly last November due to personal reasons (and after Miami was eliminated in the first round of the MLS playoffs), Messi recommended the club hire his close friend Javier Mascherano.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Even worse, its initiatives might have frequently shifted abruptly—from crucial decisions about brand identity to determining who would oversee the company’s website redesign.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Despite remaining hugely cash-generative at the operating level, outgoings on player transfers, loan interest and the £50million investment at the Carrington training ground have squeezed their ability to spend quite so readily as in the past.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Team-building is not about squeezing sufficient value out of every single contract or assembling a roster of yes men.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The refresh rate has also become an important feature.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
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Standard features of note include a Victron dual-lithium battery electrical system with 3,000-W inverter and smart control panel, 250-L fresh water capacity, underfloor heating, Truma Combi diesel air and water heater, and a 2.4-kW Truma rooftop air conditioner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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This sauce is also the perfect way to add just a small amount of unsweetened dark chocolate into your day.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
18 June 2025
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Part of Season 1’s success may be put down to its offering a fresh take on daily life in smaller city rural Portugal, Cunha Telles noted at Conecta Fiction.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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“Short.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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