Thesaurus results for SHORTCHANGE

shortchange

verb

ˈshȯrt-ˈchānj

Definition of shortchange

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 Counties say they’re being shortchanged in Newsom’s budget. — Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 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. — 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 These are core responsibilities of government that cannot be shortchanged. — Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shortchange

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The American grandmaster shed some light on his mindset following Kramnik’s cheating accusations in a livestream prior to his death, according to the Associated Press.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Trump has also continued to claim Democrats are trying to rig or cheat in the upcoming election, remarks that have faced rebukes from members of his own party.

— Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of cheat

Verb

The result is a new generation of patients planning trips around treatments rather than squeezing appointments into an existing vacation.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
With inflation squeezing their margins and rideshare platforms demanding a large share of their earnings, a driver’s split-second decision to accept a fare is a high-stakes calculation of business survival.

— Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of squeeze

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Patina Osaka’s ground-floor restaurant, P72, focuses on seasonal produce sourced nearby and plucked daily from the hotel’s urban garden.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Eyebrows were being plucked into oblivion, bronzer was used in excess, and hair was parted deeply to one side.

— Lauren Alberti, Allure, 6 July 2026

Definition of pluck

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Finally at the front of the line to enter the national memorial, the Wheelers and the Lockes took their turn through security to hustle for a good spot near the stage.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
He was hustled by Charlie Parker and was part of the American delegation at the inauguration of his good friend Nelson Mandela.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026

Definition of hustle

Verb

Macron hasn’t been the only European leader stung by pension politics either.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
In the Mark Dolan Show interview and in a stinging essay for the Daily Mail, Griffiths accused the king’s son of making false allegations against her.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of sting

Verb

Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Egypt made its way to the round of 16 by beating Australia on penalties.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of beat

Verb

Additional updates include a screw-down crown that increases water resistance to 100 meters.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Thus, the outright majority of American voters, the Independents, get royally screwed again in favor of folks who represent about a quarter of Americans, thanks to the Supreme Court’s decision.

— Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

Definition of screw

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