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to make less in extent or duration
we decided to shorten the distance we had to walk home by cutting across the neighbor's lawn if Grandma has to go shopping today, you'll need to shorten your visit
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Recent Examples of shortened
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Many smart TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku use a technology called Automatic Content Recognition, often shortened to ACR.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Befitting a strong, regal baby, this name can also easily be shortened.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
This shortened the skip phase and maintained higher temperatures throughout the descent, ensuring the outer char layer never cooled sufficiently to trap gas beneath it.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited and shortened for clarity.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Ben Rice’s solo homer in the eighth shortened the deficit and gave the Yankees a chance to get back into the game.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
This shortened the year by 11 days and so officials moved forward the start of the new tax year by the same amount.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
For better or worse, attention spans have shortened.
—Ernest Sturm, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mimosas to go Either way, when the rooftop patio opens — soon — weekend wait times should be shortened.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Many smart TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku use a technology called Automatic Content Recognition, often shortened to ACR.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Befitting a strong, regal baby, this name can also easily be shortened.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
This shortened the skip phase and maintained higher temperatures throughout the descent, ensuring the outer char layer never cooled sufficiently to trap gas beneath it.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
This interview has been edited and shortened for clarity.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Ben Rice’s solo homer in the eighth shortened the deficit and gave the Yankees a chance to get back into the game.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
This shortened the year by 11 days and so officials moved forward the start of the new tax year by the same amount.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
For better or worse, attention spans have shortened.
—Ernest Sturm, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortened
Adjective
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Liam Merrigan fired an abbreviated no-hitter with 12 strikeouts and a walk as Hingham bested Marshfield 5-0 in five innings.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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But in this case, that doesn’t matter, because after such an abbreviated Herro season, the Heat simply have to wait to see greater durability, meaning deferring the contract decision.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Originally told in two parts, the Broadway version was truncated after the pandemic and retooled into a single, three-and-half-hour show.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Running routes get truncated, as those exercising must run laps within a radius of an accessible bomb shelter.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And Utah temporarily reduced its state fuel tax, but only by 6 cents on the gallon, bringing its state gas tax to 32 cents on the gallon for the remainder of 2026.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s enrichment capabilities have been reduced by bombing this year and last.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
Verb
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Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which a fifth of global oil transited through in peacetime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic through the strait, which a fifth of global oil transited through in peacetime.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 18-year time jump provides enough distance from what came before, the returning players supply the requisite cohesion, and its condensed length feels less like bait for new audiences and more like a bonus for fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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The condensed cream of mushroom soup stays though.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Heat trimmed the deficit to 123-120 to play on a driving basket by Mitchell, only to see Ball score on the other end to make it 125-120 with 26 seconds to play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strips are thick-cut and expertly trimmed.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Shortened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortened. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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