as in stenography
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Recent Examples of shorthand
Conservatives continue to repeat the line, years later, which is why Barnett was able to reference it as shorthand.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
The one could be seen as shorthand for the other — or perhaps something more.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
But for employers, that shorthand is misleading.
—Fennemore, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Sanford’s eight years as governor were overshadowed by the Appalachian Trail, which became shorthand for his disappearance to go to Argentina to see his lover.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
The one could be seen as shorthand for the other — or perhaps something more.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
But for employers, that shorthand is misleading.
—Fennemore, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Sanford’s eight years as governor were overshadowed by the Appalachian Trail, which became shorthand for his disappearance to go to Argentina to see his lover.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shorthand
Noun
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Anyone could learn to use the machine in two weeks or less, compared to months or years to master stenography.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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The first year focuses on learning stenography theory.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Angie worked in the Justice Building under Attorney General Robert Kennedy and did steno and typing.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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This novel following three women getting into the Manhattan steno pool has the career girl front and center.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Shorthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shorthand. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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