ABRIDGMENTS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

abridgments

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a shortened version of a written work this Italian-English pocket dictionary is an abridgment of the hardback edition

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The constitutional amendment would add safeguards to ensure fair ballot summaries and require an 80% vote in the state Legislature to reverse laws passed through citizen initiatives.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
The library spans over 2,000 titles across productivity, leadership, psychology, health, and personal finance, with new summaries added regularly.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

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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

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