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as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
the library's hours have been drastically abridged to cut costs
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Recent Examples of abridged
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 July 2022
On Friday, Burrows, R-Lubbock, made public his request to Uvalde District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee for an abridged video from a school hallway camera to be released.
—Dallas News, 11 July 2022
JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
When our rights were being abridged?
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
It’s not the color-blind casting, abridged plot, or anachronisms that upset people.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 July 2022
On Friday, Burrows, R-Lubbock, made public his request to Uvalde District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee for an abridged video from a school hallway camera to be released.
—Dallas News, 11 July 2022
Verb
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
When our rights were being abridged?
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abridged
Adjective
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Liam Merrigan fired an abbreviated no-hitter with 12 strikeouts and a walk as Hingham bested Marshfield 5-0 in five innings.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mimosas to go Either way, when the rooftop patio opens — soon — weekend wait times should be shortened.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many smart TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku use a technology called Automatic Content Recognition, often shortened to ACR.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 18-year time jump provides enough distance from what came before, the returning players supply the requisite cohesion, and its condensed length feels less like bait for new audiences and more like a bonus for fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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The condensed cream of mushroom soup stays though.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Abridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abridged. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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