as in truncated
to make less in extent or duration
we decided to shorten the distance we had to walk home by cutting across the neighbor's lawn if Grandma has to go shopping today, you'll need to shorten your visit
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Recent Examples of shortened
Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Just last month, the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship was shortened to 18 holes due to severe thunderstorms, ultimately leading to its cancellation.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency was also shortened to DOGE, which is the same name as a popular meme that became a memecoin that Elon Musk supported.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The tokamak—shortened from toroidal chamber magnetic—uses powerful magnets.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
In California, vehicle miles traveled — the amount of distance that people travel in cars, often shortened to VMT — has increased significantly since 2000.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In the opposite cross (long maternal plus short paternal), telomeres shortened.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The length has been shortened to create a boxy silhouette and the ribbing at the hem was adjusted for a stronger tension.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Speaking of more mobile, explosive quarterbacks, Goff is just behind Baker Mayfield, whose odds have shortened from +3000 to +2200.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Sam's Club previously had shortened hours on Sunday.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Just last month, the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship was shortened to 18 holes due to severe thunderstorms, ultimately leading to its cancellation.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency was also shortened to DOGE, which is the same name as a popular meme that became a memecoin that Elon Musk supported.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The tokamak—shortened from toroidal chamber magnetic—uses powerful magnets.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
In California, vehicle miles traveled — the amount of distance that people travel in cars, often shortened to VMT — has increased significantly since 2000.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In the opposite cross (long maternal plus short paternal), telomeres shortened.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The length has been shortened to create a boxy silhouette and the ribbing at the hem was adjusted for a stronger tension.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Speaking of more mobile, explosive quarterbacks, Goff is just behind Baker Mayfield, whose odds have shortened from +3000 to +2200.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortened
Verb
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That motion, even if abbreviated, is an indicator that an O-lineman is getting his body ready to absorb the blow of a pass rusher on a potential throw.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the quintet — vocalist Dexter Holland, bassist Todd Morse, multi-instrumentalist Jonah Nimoy and drummer Brandon Pertzborn — then joined in for a rocking (yet, sadly, abbreviated) take on that same album’s legendary title track.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thereafter, however, knee injuries in 2022 and 2023 prevented him from walking off the field healthy in Week 18 — and then a biceps injury in 2024 truncated his season to just five games played.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her figures are truncated and pushed over the edges of the frame, faces often obscured or composited.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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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In return, the US has reduced tariffs on Japanese goods, including cars, to a baseline of 15%.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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All spending was re-evaluated, vendor contracts renegotiated, staffing reduced and space consolidated to save maintenance costs.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In between the layers is a rich filling made with shredded coconut, cream of coconut, and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ensuring accessibility supports are fully available at every poll place has also been difficult on a condensed timeline, Ealom and Kieffer said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many activists and journalists were imprisoned, press freedoms curtailed, organizations disbanded, and the Umbrella Movement was thoroughly crushed.—
Peter Leyden,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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The administration has bolstered military presence along the southern border, curtailed access to asylum through emergency powers, and accelerated mass deportations.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wells Fargo trimmed its price targets on paint and coating companies Sherwin-Williams ($395 from $400) and PPG ($132 from $135) but kept its buy ratings on both stocks.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ottawa trimmed its active roster to 21 players, two below the maximum of 23, ahead of Monday’s league-wide deadline.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Shortened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortened. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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