Synonyms of shortens

shortens

verb

present tense third-person singular of shorten

as in reduces

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• curtails
• truncates
• abbreviates
• abridges
• decreases
• elides
• cuts back
• compresses
• summarizes
• docks
• trims
• syncopates
• modifies
• recapitulates
• encapsulates
• diminishes
• epitomizes
• constricts
• sums up
• lessens
• lowers
• shrinks
• digests
• cuts down
• pares
• cuts
• downsizes
• prunes
• dwindles
• tapers
• abates
• slashes
• abstracts
• contracts
• deflates
• retrenches
• subtracts (from)
• moderates
• de-escalates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extends
• lengthens
• prolongs
• elongates
• expands
• increases
• enlarges
• adds
• maximizes
• supplements
• augments
• heightens
• raises
• amplifies
• dilates
• protracts
• boosts
• escalates
• inflates
• swells
• distends
• blows up
• aggrandizes
• pumps up
• balloons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shortens

And while vitamin C is essential for immune function, the evidence is mixed on whether taking Emergen-C shortens the length and severity of colds. —Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025

Our approach reduces waste, shortens lead times and removes the need for large inventory positions, while also supporting sustainable, customizable production closer to the consumer. —Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025

Allowing a layer of gunk to grow on weather stripping also shortens its lifespan. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025

Every time a cell divides, the telomere shortens. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025

Polysulfides dissolve and migrate, which degrades battery performance and shortens its lifespan. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025

That opens capacity, shortens timelines and changes how teams spend their time. —Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

This especially fresh status delivers a milder, smooth flavor but also shortens its shelf life. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025

This approach reduces labor costs and shortens resale cycles. —Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025