as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
was shortchanged out of a promotion
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Recent Examples of shortchange
Metro Market and Pick ‘n Save stores across Wisconsin shortchanged customers by selling less food than advertised, the state's consumer protection agency said.
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Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
For years, the military services have shortchanged munitions in favor of new weapons systems and platforms.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Those shortchanged include Johnny and Loren (Barbie Ferreira), a friend from his recovery program.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
More Rosenthal: By getting Pete Alonso in the Home Run Derby, MLB shortchanged two of his Mets teammates.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
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Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
For years, the military services have shortchanged munitions in favor of new weapons systems and platforms.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Those shortchanged include Johnny and Loren (Barbie Ferreira), a friend from his recovery program.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
More Rosenthal: By getting Pete Alonso in the Home Run Derby, MLB shortchanged two of his Mets teammates.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortchange
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There’s a scene where the duo is trying to get their rent money back from Alyssa’s conniving and cheating boyfriend, which perfectly encapsulates the blend of wit and physical comedy that makes the film so memorable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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West Virginia was also willing to cheat off of Keshon Gilbert.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Turn the pot on its side and loosen the root ball from the pot's walls by squeezing or tapping the side of the pot a little.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Use a fire extinguisher by pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the lever slowly and sweeping the nozzle side to side For a grease fire, try to cover the flames with a lid or pan to snuff them out.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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The verses are animated but pretty ordinary; the main moment here is the chorus, which feels plucked straight from the tall tee era.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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Customers pluck a particular cut or color off the rack.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Their dynamic is quickly established in the opening moments, which find Dreux hustling at an outpost of Norm’s diner — an LA staple — schmoozing with every customer, charming the old ladies and the still-drunk gals.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
15 Jan. 2025
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The group was hustling to have her house livable by the time the baby comes.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
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One day later Miami would kick off its plans for 2025 right by landing former Georgia starting quarterback Carson Beck in the transfer portal (more on that in a bit), but, still, this Orange Bowl had to sting Cristobal over all that might have been.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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That loss hurt, of course, and losing the Super Bowl this time around would sting, too.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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Only one musician manages to beat Charli, as well as Eilish and every other star who lands on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart as Americans get their first look at the exciting new tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Chicken Selects / Tenders Made of white breast meat with a peppery, crispy coating, Chicken Selects beat McNuggets any day of the week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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So, if customers won’t directly tell brands what’s wrong, what can those brands do to remedy the situation?—
Tom Lewis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Some say that more and more match-goers have taken to spending the hours before games at the stadium and doing their drinking there, rather than in pubs.—
Hannah Ryan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, the losses outweigh the gains, and that’s a signal to stick it out a bit longer.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Shortchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortchange. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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