as in shortens
to make less in extent or duration
she tried to syncopate her gasp of shock
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According to the company, the design shortens wiring inside chips and significantly boosts performance.—
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Interesting Engineering,
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Strong credibility reduces friction, shortens evaluation cycles and makes choices easier.—
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20 May 2026
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“Syncopates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncopates. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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