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to make less in extent or duration
had to abbreviate his vacation in France in order to travel to Oslo to receive the Nobel Prize
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Recent Examples of abbreviated
Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Tampa Bay’s first two Cup Final runs in that stretch came in abbreviated seasons.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Warner, abbreviated as WBD, is the parent company of CNN.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Key Takeaways Small caps lead weekly gains, Russell 2000 jumps 3.5%
Jobs report shows strength, but private sector lags behind
Markets calm despite tariff uncertainty and Elon Musk drama
Despite the abbreviated trading week, stocks posted decent gains.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Tampa Bay’s first two Cup Final runs in that stretch came in abbreviated seasons.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
In 1976, the theater began its own TV show, called Second City Television (and usually abbreviated as SCTV).
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Warner, abbreviated as WBD, is the parent company of CNN.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abbreviated
Adjective
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
Verb
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The game was shortened to 4½ innings because of the 10-run mercy rule.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The innovative Mini Mahjer Card features simplified and shortened winning tile combinations tailored for young players or anyone new to the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get out the frozen peaches and sweetened condensed milk, and your blender.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Timbaland’s eerie, minimalist production — stuttering beat patterns, yawning silences between drum hits, synth riffs that bray and heave — was the ideal vehicle for Elliott’s slaloming, heavily syncopated raps.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jamerson’s legacy is that of the architect of modern electric bass playing, particularly the transformation of the bass into a melodic, syncopated force.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks even used their defense to grab a brief lead late in the half, forcing 10 Philadelphia turnovers before the break.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Nearly 25 years after the attacks, the royal couple laid a bouquet of white flowers at the edge of the south reflecting pool, honoring the lives lost — including 67 British victims — during a brief ceremony on a chilly but sunny afternoon in lower Manhattan.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Abbreviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviated. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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