1
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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4
as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
short pastry
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5
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
William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
From there, the two brainstormed solutions, like a shorter stay in the city.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 May 2025
Michael Marot, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
Now Brown is back to reality, with another Boston Celtics season coming up short.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Waist shorts Waist shorts are a trendy option for new and casual cyclists and feature a low-rise style.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Pair it with low-rise shorts for a slight crop top look or with high-rise leggings to elongate your waist.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Adjective
In short, for those researching the cost of hair transplants in Turkey vs. Mexico, Turkey continues to offer a more affordable and convenient solution, especially for international travelers looking for bundled care with no surprise fees.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
From there, the two brainstormed solutions, like a shorter stay in the city.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 May 2025
Adverb
In the end Clark helped Indiana make the playoffs and the Sky came up short as Reese missed the final two weeks of games with a season-ending wrist injury.
—Michael Marot, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
Now Brown is back to reality, with another Boston Celtics season coming up short.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Verb
The world’s most powerful leaders arrive in Cape Town with relatively little fanfare, but that changes later when the heads of state are held hostage in the hotel’s conference room by a rogue group, led by Rutledge (Antony Starr), a former U.S. army officer, determined to short the market.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Waist shorts Waist shorts are a trendy option for new and casual cyclists and feature a low-rise style.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
The limited-edition capsule, which was designed in partnership with the musician, includes T-shirts and sweatshirts in a camo print, skull motifs, old English graphics and a checker print, along with classic chino pants, shorts and overalls.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Pair it with low-rise shorts for a slight crop top look or with high-rise leggings to elongate your waist.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short
Adjective
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In Madrid, little is known about Bellingham’s social life.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The real Reubens, who died of cancer at 70 in 2023, bore little resemblance to either of these caricatures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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India is emerging after a brief conflict with Pakistan, with a ceasefire thankfully appearing to hold for now.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Just a brief walk from the preserve’s entrance, this unique grotto reveals a stunning 50-foot waterfall cascading into a jade-green pool.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Trump’s approach appeared to be built on an assumption that China’s economy was brittle, and Beijing would buckle under pressure.—
Ryan Hass,
Time,
30 May 2025
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In more recent editions, the bedrock was described as brittle by many experienced climbers and mountain guides.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Her brand features blunt honesty and humor, as well as fashion, beauty, and lifestyle tips.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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City’s video tribute was a tear-jerker, and less hardy characters than De Bruyne — nicknamed ‘the tumble dryer’ due to his dry (and blunt) approach — would surely have cracked and let the tears roll.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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The Trump administration abruptly replaced the acting head of FEMA with just weeks to go before the beginning of hurricane season, and replaced him with a Department of Homeland Security official with no emergency management experience.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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After eight years at NFL Network, where Irsay was technically one of my bosses, I’d been let go abruptly, told my contract would not be renewed.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Umberto Rispoli squeezed between horses around the top of the stretch and then rode Journalism to a tremendous rally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Martinez’s son squeezed the trigger five times, shooting Rivera to death and wounding two others, the detective wrote in the affidavit.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Mark Monroe directs the feature which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 before streaming on Netflix June 11.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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The Jubilee first set sail in 2023, and includes features like IMAX theaters, a rollercoaster, and rope courses, perfect to keep solo travelers and families busy.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The second season of HBO's zombie smash ends with battles both big and small, a major death, and a time rewind.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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To meet rising demand, companies sprang up and began churning out rides – smaller versions for traveling carnivals and larger ones for town squares and amusement parks.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Short.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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