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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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Each of Ram’s Rumble Bee models rides on a unique frame with a wheelbase that’s shortened 13 inches compared to the traditional crew cab. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 July 2026 The timetable for practical cryptanalysis has been shortened in 2026 thanks to advancements in hardware and algorithms. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Advertisement Wildfires in France have also disrupted the Tour de France, as organizers shortened its final stage from 133 km to 89 km so security personnel can be redeployed to affected areas. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 27 July 2026 Thousands of schools closed or shortened their days across England, Wales and France because of the recent heat wave in Europe. — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The route for the Tour de France's final stage was also shortened because security and police for the event were reassigned to assist with the fires, organizers said on Saturday. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 26 July 2026 Moore stayed to help with the process of constructing next season’s roster and schedule, as Hurley wanted stability with the offseason shortened by another Final Four run. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 Revised regulations have shortened that to a period of 45 days, giving clubs greater scope for manoeuvre. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Although Meghan sported the dress for a second time, she got rid of the train and shortened up the hem. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortened

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In recent years, shorts have been getting smaller, shorter, more abbreviated.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Tessa Francis fired an abbreviated no-hitter with eight strikeouts, while Ashley Mortensen went 3-for-4 as Marblehead routed Winthrop 12-0 in five innings in the Northeastern Conference.

— Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026

Definition of abbreviated

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The Padres made a third out at the plate in the second inning, had their fifth and sixth inning rallies truncated by double-play grounders and failed to add on in the seventh and eighth innings after having a runner at second base with one out.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
That process would usually be more truncated, with allocations occurring after the official pricing is decided, closer to the market open.

— Ari Levy,Leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 June 2026

Definition of truncated

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While cake is cooling, whisk together cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and pudding mix in a large bowl until smooth.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
The gallery presents a condensed history of blue-and-white ceramics globally in dishes, starting in the Middle East with a 9th century Iraqi piece.

— Stephanie Shih June 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of condensed

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Graphics will reportedly be reduced, all of which could affect the quality of broadcasts.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
After a two-month trial, Bowman instructed jurors to deliberate on second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter charges — reduced from first-degree murder charges by prosecutors last week.

— Reeti Malhotra July 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of reduced

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The administration closed some of New Delhi’s rail transit lines and curtailed cellular connectivity.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Once the impact on overall ecosystems is curtailed as much as possible, the next step is trying to reduce collision risks.

— Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of curtailed

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It is abridged, so there’s not nearly as many 90-page digressions or pseudoscientific cetology musings.

— Marah Eakin, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Whether the principles of the Declaration, abridged or unabridged, endure is a question that only the course of human events will determine.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Definition of abridged

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Planners trimmed the project's scope to a height of 317 feet and 752 hotel rooms, down from the original proposal of 406 feet and 874 rooms, according to industry publication NVBEX.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
The Wuthering Heights actress stunned in a flowy butter yellow silk tank top, which featured micro yellow straps and was trimmed with ornate white eyelet lace along the neckline and hemline.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 July 2026

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