as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
some of the quotations from the movie had to be truncated to fit on tie-in products
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of truncated
Thwarted and truncated directorial careers are among the depressing glories of the art of movies.
—
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
While closures are a reoccurring feature of life in Big Sur — routinely forcing begrudging drivers to detour inland on Highway 101 or even the 5 Freeway — this was the longest stretch of time in recent history that travel along Highway 1 had remained truncated in some way.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Things had to be truncated or moved around, but a lot of the favorite moments have made it in.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
Thereafter, however, knee injuries in 2022 and 2023 prevented him from walking off the field healthy in Week 18 — and then a biceps injury in 2024 truncated his season to just five games played.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for truncated
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
While closures are a reoccurring feature of life in Big Sur — routinely forcing begrudging drivers to detour inland on Highway 101 or even the 5 Freeway — this was the longest stretch of time in recent history that travel along Highway 1 had remained truncated in some way.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Things had to be truncated or moved around, but a lot of the favorite moments have made it in.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
Thereafter, however, knee injuries in 2022 and 2023 prevented him from walking off the field healthy in Week 18 — and then a biceps injury in 2024 truncated his season to just five games played.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for truncated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truncated
shortened
Verb
-
Not only is the taste of recent heartbreaks still on the tongue of many Arsenal fans, but there is also the manner in which the league leaders have been winning games this season, which has shortened the fingernails of the club’s fans.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
-
The Longhorns made quick work of Ole Miss in a game shortened to five innings because of the eight-run mercy rule.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Truncated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truncated. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
