as in abridgement
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as in reducing
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 shortening
Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Many factors come into play to determine the intensity and timing of peak fall foliage in higher latitudes, including the shortening of days as the Earth turns on its axis and its tilt moves the Northern Hemisphere away from the Sun.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Team members commit to making positive change such as shortening their default meeting duration to create buffer time, but then lose their will when no one else follows suit.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Whether to use lard, butter or vegetable shortening for the dough is a divisive debate, with chefs having strong opinions about which fats make for lighter, flakier pastries.
—Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Many factors come into play to determine the intensity and timing of peak fall foliage in higher latitudes, including the shortening of days as the Earth turns on its axis and its tilt moves the Northern Hemisphere away from the Sun.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
The last took place in 2012-13, shortening that season to 48 games.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Team members commit to making positive change such as shortening their default meeting duration to create buffer time, but then lose their will when no one else follows suit.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortening
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In addition to reducing the barriers between interior and exterior environments, C’s design also blurs the segregation of decks.Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By the start of the 20th century, other innovations included smokeless powder, dramatically reducing sniper signatures on the battlefield.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Its notifications, which follow a format established in 1924, are written in ALL CAPS and filled with cryptic abbreviations.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2024
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Crucially, Tommy also teaches Stephen how to use the account: how to send messages, how to use abbreviations without sounding like a noob, TYVM.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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While in California, curtailment reached 2.4 million megawatt-hours of wind and solar output in 2022, 95% of it being solar.Rob van Straten, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In March, the city government enacted another new security law that raised concerns about a further curtailment of press freedom.Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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However, the fiscal contraction resulting from his actions could help dampen the inflationary effects of the rest of Trump’s budget plans.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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That being said, there is enough total contraction on a revenue and book value basis to support a short-term investment.GuruFocus, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Other cost-saving opportunities may come from trimming benefits.Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The hushed hallways are dim and gilded, with black gold-veined marble trimming each room’s vestibule and dramatic floral displays punctuating the elevator landings.Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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The jury’s still out on whether compression socks actually protect your muscles from damage during a hard effort.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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His death was ruled a homicide by compression of the neck.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to CDs, and especially streaming, abridgments are now comparatively rare.Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
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Soon enough, other companies and products entered the field for better (Recorded Books) or worse (abridgments).Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
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The major natural processes are glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) and natural sediment compaction.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Aerate to reduce soil compaction and promote strong plant growth.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Shortening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortening. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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