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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
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The innovative Mini Mahjer Card features simplified and shortened winning tile combinations tailored for young players or anyone new to the game.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
By then the shoulder and back stiffness that shortened his first season had returned, and Lesch was rocked.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In 1988, the moniker was shortened to simply Revolution.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The denial pattern is documented, the appeal odds are better than most people realize, and a federal rule that took effect this year has shortened the timeline insurers can drag things out.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Speeding up the draft The NFL shortened the time between picks in the first round from 10 minutes to eight, cutting the total duration of the round to less than three hours.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Cherki’s odds have shortened from 275/1 to 10/1 since March, driven by a series of eye-catching performances that have helped propel City into contention for a domestic treble.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
His family name, going way back to Spain, was originally Cantenys before it got shortened.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The game was shortened to 4½ innings because of the 10-run mercy rule.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The innovative Mini Mahjer Card features simplified and shortened winning tile combinations tailored for young players or anyone new to the game.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
By then the shoulder and back stiffness that shortened his first season had returned, and Lesch was rocked.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In 1988, the moniker was shortened to simply Revolution.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The denial pattern is documented, the appeal odds are better than most people realize, and a federal rule that took effect this year has shortened the timeline insurers can drag things out.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Speeding up the draft The NFL shortened the time between picks in the first round from 10 minutes to eight, cutting the total duration of the round to less than three hours.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Cherki’s odds have shortened from 275/1 to 10/1 since March, driven by a series of eye-catching performances that have helped propel City into contention for a domestic treble.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
His family name, going way back to Spain, was originally Cantenys before it got shortened.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortened
Adjective
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Liam Merrigan fired an abbreviated no-hitter with 12 strikeouts and a walk as Hingham bested Marshfield 5-0 in five innings.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The Ducks killed their first six penalties of the series but have since been touched up shorthanded on three of their past four PKs, with the fourth being truncated by an Edmonton infraction.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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What’s also curiously glossed over — or at least truncated into a shorter segue than deserved — is Bernstein’s impact in Hollywood.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Himatsingka had to take down his viral Bournvita clip, following a growing public backlash the company reduced sugar content in its offering, according to local media reports.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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In less than 24 hours, the deadly flames reduced the entire city to ash, displacing generations of families overnight.—
Samantha Stokes,
Essence,
6 May 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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Luiz also had to overcome a significant injury that curtailed his senior season.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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Colchicine is a highly toxic substance, and treatment with it was curtailed for many years due to its hazardous potential.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get out the frozen peaches and sweetened condensed milk, and your blender.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Benintendi's two-run double off Nick Sandlin (0-1) trimmed the Angels' lead to one.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Benintendi’s two-run double off Nick Sandlin (0-1) trimmed the Angels’ lead to one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Shortened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortened. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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