SHORTS Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of short

as in stings

to rob by the use of trickery or threats charged that the used-car dealer had been shorting customers for years

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noun

plural of short

as in documentaries

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as in pants

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outerwear

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Recent Examples of shorts

Verb

Choosing an essential with a little something extra to it—like these La DoubleJ trouser shorts with a fun pattern—is a great place to start. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 Some of the biggest put-buying was tied to spread strategies used in the YieldMax Short MSTR Option Strategy ETF (WNTR), a fund that shorts Strategy stock while collecting income in put spreads, according to sources familiar with the trading. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 5 June 2026 Pair your black biker shorts with an oversized matching blazer, and give it a sultry effect by layer with a lace top and a pointy-toe kitten heels. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 5 June 2026 That’s certainly true this year, as Newsom’s last budget shorts the state constitution’s mandatory allocation for schools by a few billion dollars, with a promise to make it up later, which drew opposition from school officials throughout the state. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 That’s certainly true this year, as Newsom’s last budget shorts the state constitution’s mandatory allocation for schools by a few billion dollars, with a promise to make it up later, which drew opposition from school officials throughout the state. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 May 2026 Bach, 72, played Daisy Duke, the confident, strong-willed cousin who made ultra-short denim shorts a fashion moment on the show from 1979 to 1985. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Kyle Hency started Chubbies in 2011 with three Stanford friends as a fun, weekend‑and‑beer‑vibe shorts brand. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 Of course the star who made red carpet shorts a thing (twice) will wear a tank any time. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026

Noun

Sundresses, shorts, and short sleeves are ideal for scorching days, but might make a low temperature indoors a bit more uncomfortable. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 All features and series screened to UK audiences for the first time, including 28 world premieres (7 features, 1 series, 19 shorts, 1 immersive), 11 International Premieres (11 features, 1 short), and 20 European Premieres (12 features, 7 shorts, 1 immersive). — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025 Accompanied by a bevy of dancers dressed in camo shorts and white T-shirts and her DJ, their commander of the night turned up the heat with her performance, and while initially wearing a short camo jacket. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shorts

Verb

If feedback stings, take a breath, separate taste from task, and keep what improves the result.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
For Martin, that statement still stings.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

Definition of stings

Noun

Kappel said the hall will be open to organizations in the community and the public for planning events, including musical programs, conferences, films, and lectures, as well as to business leaders who may want to host corporate events there.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Across 13 recent live-action films from Disney and other studios, all made more than 60% of their global box office revenue in international markets, Gross said.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of films

Noun

The sweatshirt-fabric robes modeled on boxers' cover-ups are a nice change up from the typical hotel offerings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
The opening minutes were relatively evenly matched as both teams felt each other out like boxers at the start of a major bout.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of boxers

Verb

As a result, food inflation squeezes the amount of money people have left over to buy things like Levi's jeans and plane tickets, which brings us to our next earnings preview.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026
One of our favorite budget models on the market right now is HP's OmniBook X Flip, which squeezes every bit of performance out of its components to deliver capable everyday productivity performance in a good-looking package.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Definition of squeezes

Noun

But horns are actually important safety features and, when used properly, can also help keep traffic moving.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of features

Noun

Old copper landlines are going the way of so many other aging pieces of technology as smartphones have become the way many people surf the web, pay bills, watch movies and keep up with friends and family.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The main events on preview night are mainly taking place away from the convention center at the Marriott Marquis hotel with viewings of Star Trek episodes and cult classic movies.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026