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a shortened version of a written work
a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers
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Recent Examples of abbreviation
The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for some, this abbreviation, and others like it, are banned from license plates in North Carolina.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
By 2010, the International Telecommunications Union reported trillions of messages sent yearly, turning SMS into a global cultural habit that shaped abbreviations like LOL and BRB.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
The first two abbreviations are easy enough to understand.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for some, this abbreviation, and others like it, are banned from license plates in North Carolina.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
By 2010, the International Telecommunications Union reported trillions of messages sent yearly, turning SMS into a global cultural habit that shaped abbreviations like LOL and BRB.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
The first two abbreviations are easy enough to understand.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abbreviation
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The caliphate ruled Manbij for two brutal years—years of summary executions and punitive amputations.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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This condensation can freeze and block the flow of fuel, rendering your car incapable of starting.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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High humidity can cause condensation to build up on windows and walls, creating the perfect environment for mold.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Abbreviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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