abbreviates

present tense third-person singular of abbreviate

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Recent Examples of abbreviates That’s a tactic city financers used on several other bond projects as well, said Molly Scarbrough, a deputy program manager for the Denver GO Bond Program, which abbreviates general obligation bond. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abbreviates
shortens
Verb
  • Whether arriving early shortens my wait depends on when others choose to arrive, and if all tourists follow the same internet advice and arrive an hour early, the lines at opening may be the longest of the day.
    Big Think, Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Beyond nutrition, the EUSD Farm to School program also reduces packaging waste, shortens food miles and donates surplus produce to local food banks and community resource centers.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Abbreviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviates. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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