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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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
When filming resumed, due to the 14-day quarantine requirement, back-to-back seasons were shot and the format was shortened from 39 days to 26.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The early transition reflects a broader reality across Summit County, where thin snowpack and warm temperatures have shortened the ski season and pushed some winter operations to close early.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The text might include a link that is likely shortened or scrambled.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The use of emergency certifications, shortened timelines, and limits on testimony all move us further away from the open and transparent government our residents deserve.
—State Sen. Tony Hwang, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The race featured four yellow flags — including only one for a multicar incident — the fewest caution periods at Darlington since there were three in the March 21, 1999, race that was shortened by rain.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Grapevine run rules Argyle behind Luke Esquivel Luke Esquivel allowed one hit over six innings and fanned 12 as Grapevine defeated Argyle 13-0 in a run-rule shortened District 6-5A game on Friday at Argyle High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department’s antitrust division shortened the standard 30-day waiting period and then notified the broadcast companies, a department spokesman confirmed.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Picollo said that was another reason why the walls were shortened.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
When filming resumed, due to the 14-day quarantine requirement, back-to-back seasons were shot and the format was shortened from 39 days to 26.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The early transition reflects a broader reality across Summit County, where thin snowpack and warm temperatures have shortened the ski season and pushed some winter operations to close early.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The text might include a link that is likely shortened or scrambled.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The use of emergency certifications, shortened timelines, and limits on testimony all move us further away from the open and transparent government our residents deserve.
—State Sen. Tony Hwang, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The race featured four yellow flags — including only one for a multicar incident — the fewest caution periods at Darlington since there were three in the March 21, 1999, race that was shortened by rain.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Grapevine run rules Argyle behind Luke Esquivel Luke Esquivel allowed one hit over six innings and fanned 12 as Grapevine defeated Argyle 13-0 in a run-rule shortened District 6-5A game on Friday at Argyle High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department’s antitrust division shortened the standard 30-day waiting period and then notified the broadcast companies, a department spokesman confirmed.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortened
Adjective
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But in this case, that doesn’t matter, because after such an abbreviated Herro season, the Heat simply have to wait to see greater durability, meaning deferring the contract decision.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ohtani threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings in an abbreviated start.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Running routes get truncated, as those exercising must run laps within a radius of an accessible bomb shelter.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The first was truncated by a too many men penalty and the second one, at the end of the period, did not click at all and the B’s went into the third up by what felt like a slim goal.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The character, played by Esteban Andres Cruz, has been reduced to a simpering stereotype who makes a pass at a cop and mimics a blow job.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seen from this perspective, ecology cannot be reduced to questions of proximity alone.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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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Wind power is often curtailed at night, when the wind blows more, because the demand isn’t as high.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Higher rates have curtailed what was expected to be an improvement in affordability.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The pages flip like a Rolodex, doubling as a condensed history of evolving celebrity culture from old Hollywood to the counterculture of the ’70s and ’80s to the present day.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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The condensed schedule has contributed to an increase in injuries across the league, and the Sabres have been hit as hard as any team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some of the imagery seen by Ferreira’s character is genuine content culled from online, carefully trimmed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just like that, what had been a 23-point halftime lead was trimmed to 13 entering the fourth.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Shortened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortened. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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