Synonyms of in short

in short

phrase

as in concisely

in a few words

In short, the situation is a mess.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concisely
• briefly
• exactly
• precisely
• shortly
• succinctly
• crisply
• summarily
• compactly
• curtly
• in sum
• laconically
• elliptically
• pithily
• tersely
• in brief
• in a word
• abruptly
• in a nutshell
• sententiously
• bluntly
• bluffly
• aphoristically
• brusquely
• monosyllabically

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diffusely
• verbosely
• wordily
• long-windedly
• redundantly
• repetitiously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in short

The merging of Hurricane Polo with the jet stream over the continental United States will inject many atomic bombs worth of energy into the atmosphere in short order. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

By March, a Denver radio station picked up the track, with Dallas and Nashville following in short order. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

Doctors record medical advice in short clips designed for engagement. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Sabrina Carey is one of several influencers who've visited RYE and shared their experiences in short-form videos. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026