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
My one qualm with the otherwise fantastic character development on this show is that Susie is getting shortchanged around every corner.
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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
Spoelstra didn’t want to shortchange the Hornets winning their first NBA postseason home game since 2016.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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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
Spoelstra didn’t want to shortchange the Hornets winning their first NBA postseason home game since 2016.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortchange
Verb
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With no one coming to save him, Santi learned to save himself — cheating cards, running schemes, talking his way into and out of everything.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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People are robbed, assaulted and cheated.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Profits are squeezed because of the RAM crisis and Samsung has responded with price increases and weaker deals.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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SpaceX argues that orbital data centers sidestep the land, water and power grid constraints squeezing terrestrial AI.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Go ahead and pluck away without the stress.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
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Elsewhere on the ruby red carpet, Greta Lee paid homage to beloved cowgirl, Jessie, brought to life by Joan Cusack in all five films, wearing a red and white spherical, one-shoulder gown plucked straight from the Christian Dior spring 2026 couture runway.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The apparent charade lasted more than a minute before Wittman removed the phone from his face and hustled ahead of the reporter, ignoring questions the whole time.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Devers, after a leadoff walk, hustled to third on Arraez’s single off Garcia’s glove at first.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The Rays stung with two outs again in the sixth.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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This stings even more on the heels of Hyatt’s award chart overhaul, which now has five price tiers instead of three.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The score was still 3-1 after 20 minutes, but Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb beat Bussi with a shot from the circles that crossed the goal line a fraction of a second after the clock hit zero.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Carolina Hurricanes have evened up the Stanley Cup Final once more thanks to Jordan Staal’s two-goal night in Las Vegas to beat the Golden Knights in Game 4, 5-3.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The trick is to do it gradually, so your body has time to recalibrate.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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What to do after writing some of this century’s most devastating songs about the torment of breaking up?—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Each of the asymmetrical stones used in the brooches, which were individually polished and finished, were cut specifically for the drawing of the creation with 18-karat yellow gold prongs screwed in to protect the fragile stone tableaus.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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As a bonus, this vacuum comes with different attachments, including a dusting brush and hair screw tool.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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“Shortchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortchange. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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