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
Charlie Mason, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
The first is one The Acolyte already tackled, albeit in an abbreviated way: What if the Jedi weren’t always virtuous, what if people with Force abilities aren’t so easily slotted into good or evil, and what if this society’s enshrinement of them is a massive cover-up?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
The app, accessible via Iran’s police, abbreviated as (FARAJA) website, was expanded in September 2024 to target women in ambulances, taxis, and public transport.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
In abbreviated Battles, Jacquelyn George defeated Jordan Allen to remain on Team Legend, and Dan Kieran and Page Mackenzie bested Jessica Manalo and Robert Hunter, respectively, to keep going with Team Kelsea.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
The first is one The Acolyte already tackled, albeit in an abbreviated way: What if the Jedi weren’t always virtuous, what if people with Force abilities aren’t so easily slotted into good or evil, and what if this society’s enshrinement of them is a massive cover-up?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Readers abbreviated the puzzle’s name, calling it Sudoku.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
The app, accessible via Iran’s police, abbreviated as (FARAJA) website, was expanded in September 2024 to target women in ambulances, taxis, and public transport.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abbreviated
Verb
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Several previous stages of the race held before Sunday had been shortened or changed because of similar protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Thanks for all the fantastic questions, some of which have been edited or shortened for clarity.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Ensuring accessibility supports are fully available at every poll place has also been difficult on a condensed timeline, Ealom and Kieffer said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those employees could reapply for a condensed pool of positions — or take jobs as classroom teachers, to help fill vacancies.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the pianist executed a seventeen-note syncopated rhythm simultaneously with a chord sequence of twenty-nine chords.—
Rebecca Coffey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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These days, sirens are primarily used to warn people about severe weather, though Milwaukee County still also tests the sirens' attack signal, a more syncopated wailing, after the steady storm warning test.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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Broader market reactions have been muted, barring brief spikes in oil prices when Israel entered direct confrontations with Hamas’ crude-rich patron Iran and with other of Tehran’s proxies, such as Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Abbreviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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