shortness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortness
Noun
  • Leaders must prioritize clarity, conciseness and specificity in communication, using bullet points and precise requests to reduce cognitive load and anxiety.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Bieber wore a pair of white briefs, a silver necklace and a single compression sock, and tagged his pals in the post, using three pink double heart emojis as the caption.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • If TPUs offer similar performance at better economics, Nvidia risks margin compression.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The high-profile bank failures of 2023—including Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank—triggered a contraction in CRE lending, particularly among regional banks.
    Andrew DeNardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Caffeine and chlorogenic acid in coffee also work together to stimulate gut contractions, according to Levi.
    Allison Forsyth, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Shortness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortness. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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