abbreviations

plural of abbreviation

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Recent Examples of abbreviations The recall notice includes brand abbreviations and some product descriptions, including use-by dates, but does not mention specific retailers, restaurants or product names. Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 One of football betting’s favourite abbreviations and the concept is refreshingly uncomplicated. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Look for the following abbreviations in plant catalogs and on labels when selecting varieties. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Their kids would help them with how to make texts look legitimate down to the punctuation, the abbreviations and the correct emojis. Amy Amatangelo, Parents, 1 June 2026 Do not send pictures, videos, emojis, group messages, slang, abbreviations or web links. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Rounding out the cast are Jillian Leff and Jared Sprowls as R and G (abbreviations of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern), who comment on the action and debate whether or not change is possible for Ophelia. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 These systems understand the language of clinicians, including abbreviations and medical jargon, yet can deliver responses in digestible, patient-friendly formats. Yaw Fellin, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026 The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling). Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abbreviations
summaries
Noun
  • To absolutely no one’s surprise, Google’s search-result AI summaries have led to a drop in traffic for everyone, Ars included.
    Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • At a Glance creates bullet-point summaries of existing articles, while BBC Style Assist helps edit regional stories in the broadcaster’s signature style and voice.
    Milad Jalalian Ebrahimi, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

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“Abbreviations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviations. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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