as in to shorten
to make less in extent or duration
some of the quotations from the movie had to be truncated to fit on tie-in products
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Recent Examples of truncate
The results led to traces that were similar to the Alkali Flat tracks, with the poles dragged in the mud, truncating footprints.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Historical context Presidential honeymoons used to stretch on for many months and sometimes years, but they have become truncated in recent decades.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
And eventually, the avoidance of failure morphs into avoidance of success, truncating career trajectories in the long run.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Analysts warned that leaving Ukraine truncated territorially won’t end its pro-West aspirations, and Putin may not tolerate that.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Historical context Presidential honeymoons used to stretch on for many months and sometimes years, but they have become truncated in recent decades.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
And eventually, the avoidance of failure morphs into avoidance of success, truncating career trajectories in the long run.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Analysts warned that leaving Ukraine truncated territorially won’t end its pro-West aspirations, and Putin may not tolerate that.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truncate
shorten
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Together, the two companies shorten supply lines, increase transparency, and provide domestic manufacturers with reliable, high-quality inputs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Warm temperatures speed up the blooming, shortening the season.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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“Truncate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truncate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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