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as in little
having relatively little height
a lot of boys are shorter than the girls in middle school, but they quickly catch up by high school
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2
as in brief
not lasting for a considerable time
fortunately for those of us in the hot sun, the graduation speech was short and to the point
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as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
regrettably, the art supplies are short this year, so you'll have to share
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as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
short pastry
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as in blunt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
I didn't mean to be so short with you by responding to your request with a snippy "I'm busy!"
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as in abruptly
with great suddenness
the bicyclist ahead of me unexpectedly pulled up short and I unavoidably plowed into him
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
charged that the used-car dealer had been shorting customers for years
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as in feature
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Recent Examples of short
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
And then there's North Beach, a secluded, scenic 1,000-foot stretch along the Caribbean just a short walk from the main resort area.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Who wants a sharp pry sticking them in the leg the whole hike, only to have its thin, weird, undersized knife come up short on the most basic of cutting tasks?
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
Revenue rose just under 1% year over year to $4.86 billion in the third quarter, just short the $4.87 billion expected, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
The men are wearing shorts, T-shirts, and flip-flops—no respirators or other safety gear in sight.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Most canines can go on walks if the temperature doesn't fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but those with shorter coats will be more sensitive, according to the website Dogster.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
And then there's North Beach, a secluded, scenic 1,000-foot stretch along the Caribbean just a short walk from the main resort area.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Adverb
The Bengals have come up short in the last few weeks, and the Cowboys are on a two-game win streak.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Who wants a sharp pry sticking them in the leg the whole hike, only to have its thin, weird, undersized knife come up short on the most basic of cutting tasks?
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
In an inning that might have unraveled in previous outings, Houck escaped the fifth inning, leaving the bases loaded after inducing a groundout to short.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
Revenue rose just under 1% year over year to $4.86 billion in the third quarter, just short the $4.87 billion expected, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Participants can submit their original shorts in the vertical format using the hashtags #RedSeaIFF24 and #TheNewHomeOfFilm.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
The men are wearing shorts, T-shirts, and flip-flops—no respirators or other safety gear in sight.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short
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In the Midwest, ground blizzards develop with little or no new snowfall.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Tens of thousands of social media users mocked the death of the health insurance CEO and showed little sympathy after the killing.Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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With Bill Belichick set to prowl the sidelines again after a brief post-Pats cooldown period, the 72-year-old mastermind joins an elite club of former head coaches who’ve used media as a launching pad for a return trip to the X’s and O’s.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Unique Fraud Challenges By Industry A brief look at the top challenges several industries are experiencing showcases the span and scope of fraudulent attack vectors and the different priorities.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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If your hair is dry, brittle, or dull, use this to bring back that luster and bounce.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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For four weekends through Dec. 22, attendees can walk through the Square lined with vendors offering five golden rings (and permanent jewelry), Blitzen’s BBQ, Christmas tamales, or even bacon brittle if figgy pudding isn’t your thing.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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He had been clubbed in the head and the face with a blunt object.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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With slight moderations—longer, blunt bangs and full updo—hairstylist Naphia White used a similar technique.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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The breakup rumors get real when Fox abruptly unfollows Kelly on Instagram and deletes all her pictures with him.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, experimentation is not just about pushing features faster.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Of the 87 feature films announced thus far, 36 titles (41 percent) are directed by first-time feature film directors.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Black bears are the smallest of the North American bears.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Movies about straight relationships are able to run both stars as leads, while movies about gay romance must shunt half the central couple down to supporting, which arguably results in a smaller awards-season profile.Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Short.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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