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

At the same time, the specialists best positioned to catch and treat bone loss are in short supply. — Matthew T. Drake, Fortune, 9 July 2026

The rains, once predictable, now arrive in erratic bursts that dump extreme amounts of water in short periods, followed by dry spells. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Demand tumbled during the war as prices surged and fuel was in short supply. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

One emerging approach gaining traction is called microlearning, a strategy that delivers academic content in short bursts rather than lengthy lessons. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 July 2026