truncates

present tense third-person singular of truncate

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shortens
Verb
  • If Medicare shortens the period before price controls apply, that calculation changes.
    Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Browning the meat first not only builds flavor on its exterior but also shortens the overall cooking time.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Truncates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truncates. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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