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
Historically, landowners have often been shortchanged by tourism partners dictating the terms to fit only their business models and needs.
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Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
Walls must allow for more daylight and park views but without shortchanging space for paintings.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Metro Market and Pick ‘n Save stores across Wisconsin shortchanged customers by selling less food than advertised, the state's consumer protection agency said.
—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
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Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
Walls must allow for more daylight and park views but without shortchanging space for paintings.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Metro Market and Pick ‘n Save stores across Wisconsin shortchanged customers by selling less food than advertised, the state's consumer protection agency said.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortchange
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In February 1925, Ford cheated the electric chair by twisting up a bed sheet, suspending it from a bar over the door in the cell, and hanging himself.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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In a pair of posts on X Saturday (Jan. 18), Wayne accused the reigning Super Bowl champions — who that day bested the Houston Texans 23-14 — of cheating during games.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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Why Juicing Might Not Benefit the Microbiome The process of squeezing liquid from fruits and veggies, casting off its pulp, leaves one critical nutrient on the table (or, rather, in the blender): fiber.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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The guidance drops have stirred concerns among investors that EA can continue to squeeze growth from its tentpole FC soccer franchise in particular, which accounts for a big slice of its operating revenues.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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The next year, White plucked Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries from the season 1 cast and transported them to Sicily.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Pickens was a healthy scratch down the stretch, losing playing time to Jonathan Ford, who was plucked off the Packers’ practice squad.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Rubio hustled over, met with Waltz, and hammered out the outlines for a response to Petro.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Eagles grounds crew had to hustle to clear snow off the hash marks, sidelines and numbers on the field during stoppages in play for the remainder of the game.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Should sting operations be left to the professionals?—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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The tariffs against Canada and Mexico are especially stinging due to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade pact that was a signature agreement under Trump’s first administration.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Sixers were on the second night of a back to back having beat the Lakers on Tuesday, 118-104.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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Harry and Meghan currently appear to have adopted a more restrained PR strategy and did not comment during the recent presidential election, which saw Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, Trump surrogates like White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles don't seem to be doing much to contain the political fallout.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Twenty-five percent of adults experiencing homelessness also struggle with a severe mental illness, but so do 20% of all Americans.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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Many of these actions won’t stick legally or prove popular with voters.—
Nick Gillespie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The freshman made her debut on the apparatus, nearly sticking her Yurchenko 1.5 vault for a 9.850.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Shortchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortchange. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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