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

Keep reading to find the longline shorts your own packing list is missing—every pair is under $100, and prices start at just $19. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 Parsons built such a devoted YouTube following around his Backrooms shorts that A24 and Chernin Entertainment co-financed the film. — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 27 July 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 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

For van Ess, the decision particularly stings because Google Earth has long been regarded as one of the best tools to verify information posted on social media.

— Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 31 July 2026
The female locates and stings a large insect such as a cicada or katydid and then brings it back to the burrow.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of stings

Noun

The national touring program of the Slamdance Film Festival is making its first-ever stop in Atlanta this weekend, helping to build audiences for independent films from emerging directors.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Another chart that Follows showed on Thursday that may not have surprised the crowd but was still not happy news focused on the percentage of indie films that generate a profit.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of films

Verb

Intended to foster moderation, the top two system has instead functioned as a primary system that repeatedly squeezes Republicans.

— Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Apple’s iPhone and Mac sales are on the rise even as a global memory shortage squeezes device makers.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 30 July 2026

Definition of squeezes

Noun

But the current facility lacks features like a gymnasium, an outdoor soccer field and an auditorium, which Stewart said are important for a well-rounded educational environment.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The licensed players and NIL concept revived the college game, but complicated features like this beloved one.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of features

Noun

The beauty of this shirt, per shoppers, is that it can be worn on its own or as an undershirt, depending on the season.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Brian Cox is dapper in a brown suit and purple undershirt for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition preview party on June 10 in London.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Definition of undershirt

Noun

Getty Images Joan Blackman, who starred as Elvis Presley’s love interest in his singer’s classic movies Blue Hawaii and Kid Galahad, has died.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
What has remained consistent are the core architects, Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, and the movies delivering for audience.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026