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

The 2026 edition of IFFM will present its usual slate of films, conversations and cultural programming spanning Indian cinema’s various languages and regional traditions.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
It is designed to accomodate productions of all sizes, from feature films and television series to commercials, music videos, livestreams, immersive experiences, and emerging digital media projects.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 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

Ghiggia gallops in from the right and squeezes a finish in at the near post to win the cup for Uruguay in the Maracana.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
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

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

For Paul Ruiz, going out to the movies is different from streaming at home.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Nayor came to learn that Perkins was not alone as a kind man directing terrifying movies; one of her most frequent collaborators, Sam Raimi, proved to be similarly warm and supportive.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 July 2026