as in shortens
to make less in extent or duration
she tried to syncopate her gasp of shock
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shortens
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The deal, however, shortens the length of the contract from the typical three years to two years.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026 -
The Huajiang Canyon Bridge helps travelers avoid these risks and significantly shortens the route, reducing travel time across the valley to about two minutes.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Syncopates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncopates. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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