as in squeezes
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
was shortchanged out of a promotion
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Recent Examples of shortchanges
But if director Michael Greene’s sophomore feature shortchanges the musical performances that should be its main selling point for a pedestrian crime-drama arc, this nonetheless emerges a painless diversion, one likely to become a guilty-pleasure favorite for fans of the acts showcased.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Several speakers during the public comment portion of the meeting argued that a massive commercial real estate tax break that shortchanges the schools would be inconsistent with the will of Kansas City voters, who earlier this year approved a $474 million school bond with 85% of the vote.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Jordan and others believe the sport’s business model shortchanges the teams and drivers risking their lives.
—Greg Cote
december 7, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Several speakers during the public comment portion of the meeting argued that a massive commercial real estate tax break that shortchanges the schools would be inconsistent with the will of Kansas City voters, who earlier this year approved a $474 million school bond with 85% of the vote.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Jordan and others believe the sport’s business model shortchanges the teams and drivers risking their lives.
—Greg Cote
december 7, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortchanges
Verb
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War squeezes African, Asian economies further The fallout of the Iran war deepened globally as countries struggled to contain the impact of rising fuel and commodity prices.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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So this market squeezes big flavors out of a shorter season and doesn't open until July.—
Jen Crystal,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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Five average players committed to protecting the middle of the ice are more effective than four great ones and one who cheats for offence.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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The top-two primary system also cheats voters by pushing all candidates onto one primary ballot.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tabakis lightly strums and plucks over a glowing drone and chattering birds, offering an ecumenical introduction, a smiling welcome.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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Carrera now plucks the melody in single notes.—
Peter Wayne Moe,
Longreads,
26 Mar. 2026
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In games like Tuesday, when that deep postseason run seems realistic, UCLA pops the ball around on offense and communicates and hustles to overcome its deficiencies on defense.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Compared to the behemoth Acela, which hustles hundreds of thousands of riders between Boston, New York City, and Washington DC each month, Amtrak's Mardi Gras line is downright petite—just two 58-seat coaches, plus a café car and a 14-seat Business Class car.—
Kara Newman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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And Jaden McDaniels was right, which stings even more.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Nothing stings more than seeing a shipping fee tacked on top of an order that was already a splurge.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Twenty minutes on the floor beats two hours of suboptimal thinking or subpar performance on the field.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The random, tireless way this bird beats its head into its quarry is symbolic of, and perfect for, our times.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Although South Africa’s devastatingly high crime rate victimizes all the country’s inhabitants, white South Africans are overall less likely than Black citizens to be crime’s victims.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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“Shortchanges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortchanges. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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