ABRIDGING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

abridging

verb

present participle of abridge

as in shortening

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 abridging Advertisement The Fifteenth Amendment had prohibited denying or abridging voting rights based on race, color, or conditions of previous servitude. —

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And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality.

— Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026
By shortening the policy statement and dropping forward guidance, Warsh signaled a shift toward a data‑first approach that could leave markets with less advance warning on future rate moves.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026