as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
was shortchanged out of a promotion
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Recent Examples of shortchange
Despite all of this, the market is still trying to figure out what Millrose is worth, and at around 9 times AFFO, Wall Street still might be shortchanging the REIT.
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
My one qualm with the otherwise fantastic character development on this show is that Susie is getting shortchanged around every corner.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
There is simply no justification for continuing to shortchange the very towns and cities that deliver services to our families every day.
—Jennifer Mahr, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Rejuvenation is known for their hardware, and the brand certainly doesn’t want to shortchange you in the bath department either.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
My one qualm with the otherwise fantastic character development on this show is that Susie is getting shortchanged around every corner.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
There is simply no justification for continuing to shortchange the very towns and cities that deliver services to our families every day.
—Jennifer Mahr, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Rejuvenation is known for their hardware, and the brand certainly doesn’t want to shortchange you in the bath department either.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortchange
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Jay Cooke, who had once been lionized for his role in financing the Union victory, was attacked in the press and accused of cheating ordinary Americans out of their savings.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The reunion comes 15 years after the couple divorced amid rumors of a cheating scandal.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Blend roasted red peppers with V8, and add Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for a fresh alternative to bottled bloody mary mix.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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As with the studio version, the track began with Lifeson plucking out a delicate intro on a nylon-string guitar before blasting into monster electric riffs.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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The first inning looked promising as Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda singled, and Cedric Mullins hustled his bunt attempt into a hit to load the bases.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Letting go of the idea that success requires hustling at all costs — and replacing it with goals that feel attainable — can help founders shift toward a more sustainable approach, one where progress doesn't come at the cost of their well-being.—
Holly Eve,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Nothing stings quite like being steps from getting your credit card out to make a glorious purchase, and finding that your promo code isn’t working.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Ants, mosquitoes, ticks, termites, stinging insects, and house flies are the most common and costly summer pests.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Collins easily beat former football coach Derek Dooley, according to unofficial election results.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The stance in 1966 let in North Korea, who famously beat Italy en route to the quarter-finals.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Events already relocating elsewhere Davis said the delay has already forced nine events to move and could push as many as 30 more to do the same in 2030.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Now, Greg is screwed because, one week in, everyone is having a great time.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Do you guys sit in a circle and talk about visceral ways to screw over people?—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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“Shortchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortchange. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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