as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
she tried to syncopate her gasp of shock
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Recent Examples of syncopated
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 June 2025
In Cuban music, mambo evolved to describe a musical style and dance that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by syncopated rhythms and energetic movements.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Rooted in syncopated beats and live performances, go-go has provided the soundtrack to countless DC block parties, political protests, and neighborhood gatherings.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
With its patented sound blending rock, psychedelia, folk, jazz and other genres, and Garcia’s distinctive syncopated and melodic lead guitar runs, the Grateful Dead’s music remains one of the most identifiable of any band in history.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
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Verb
Readers have been captivated by its syncopated prose, and its imperative to explore – both an outward journey to the wide open spaces of America, and a journey within of self-discovery.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 June 2025
In Cuban music, mambo evolved to describe a musical style and dance that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by syncopated rhythms and energetic movements.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Rooted in syncopated beats and live performances, go-go has provided the soundtrack to countless DC block parties, political protests, and neighborhood gatherings.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
With its patented sound blending rock, psychedelia, folk, jazz and other genres, and Garcia’s distinctive syncopated and melodic lead guitar runs, the Grateful Dead’s music remains one of the most identifiable of any band in history.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncopated
Verb
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The name Andersen Consulting was often shortened to AC.—
Anthony Shore,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, the Italian F4 championship season came, which was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Germany’s ADAC Formula Four Championship, where Crawford missed the title by two points.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ohtani threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings in an abbreviated start.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways Small caps lead weekly gains, Russell 2000 jumps 3.5% Jobs report shows strength, but private sector lags behind Markets calm despite tariff uncertainty and Elon Musk drama Despite the abbreviated trading week, stocks posted decent gains.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Evolution is incremental and Legends: Z-A is as significant as those increments can be within the confines of Game Freak’s condensed release schedule.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of production, the cast underwent their own condensed boot camp: marching drills, rifle range training, pack runs in the Louisiana heat where the show was filmed.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
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“Syncopated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncopated. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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