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as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
had to abbreviate his vacation in France in order to travel to Oslo to receive the Nobel Prize
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Recent Examples of abbreviated
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
The bars will open at 4 p.m. for drinks and an abbreviated menu; dinner will start at 5 p.m.
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Elena Kadvany,
San Francisco Chronicle,
25 Feb. 2026
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
The bill calls for the implementation of aircraft detection lighting systems, sometimes abbreviated as ADLS, which the Federal Aviation Administration describes as obstruction lights that turn on when a primary radar detects approaching aircraft.
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Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
But in this case, that doesn’t matter, because after such an abbreviated Herro season, the Heat simply have to wait to see greater durability, meaning deferring the contract decision.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
The bars will open at 4 p.m. for drinks and an abbreviated menu; dinner will start at 5 p.m.
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Elena Kadvany,
San Francisco Chronicle,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Bangs are adjustable and can be abbreviated or worn in a slightly longer sweep, though still well above the brow.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
The bill calls for the implementation of aircraft detection lighting systems, sometimes abbreviated as ADLS, which the Federal Aviation Administration describes as obstruction lights that turn on when a primary radar detects approaching aircraft.
—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abbreviated
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.
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Nakase has shortened her rotation in the last few weeks, and has shifted to playing more small-ball with players like Kayla Thornton and Janelle Salaün playing more center.
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After dealing with injuries that shortened his strong 2025 campaign, Giants starter Tyler Mahle is starting an MLB game for the first time since late May after straining his left hamstring.
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The gallery presents a condensed history of blue-and-white ceramics globally in dishes, starting in the Middle East with a 9th century Iraqi piece.
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The center describes its three-week immersion as a way to develop, in a condensed window, the practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to build through outpatient therapy alone.
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Playing percussive pizzicato as often as the traditional bow, Reid gives her long, rhythmic compositions plenty of spin, pop, and sizzle, focusing on syncopated action over textural brooding.
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Timbaland’s eerie, minimalist production — stuttering beat patterns, yawning silences between drum hits, synth riffs that bray and heave — was the ideal vehicle for Elliott’s slaloming, heavily syncopated raps.
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For a team that began the season with off days coming at a premium, a brief stretch with two open dates is a respite from the wear and tear of a long season.
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So far, operations have run relatively smooth, save for a brief power outage that led to a pretzel shortage.
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“Abbreviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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