syncopates

verb

present tense third-person singular of syncopate
as in shortens
to make less in extent or duration she tried to syncopate her gasp of shock

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  • Underwater, the wings passively bend up to 90%, which cuts the load on the motor and shortens the effective sweep of each flap.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Electra believes those capabilities could support a new point-to-point transportation model that reduces dependence on large commercial airports and shortens regional travel.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
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