Thesaurus results for SHORTCHANGES

shortchanges

verb

present tense third-person singular of shortchange

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. —

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

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Verb

View gallery - 10 images Intended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Even Zach Cherry squeezes plenty from his part as the dealership’s manager, who grows loudly resentful when Nate seems more emotionally invested in his biological children than coworkers.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 May 2026