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as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
had to abbreviate his vacation in France in order to travel to Oslo to receive the Nobel Prize
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Recent Examples of abbreviated
Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
Now 73, Obst still has the best stories, but the sentences are punchier, more abbreviated.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024
Amy Maxmen, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
For example, tomato listings might include notes about resistance to fusarium wilt (often abbreviated F), verticillium wilt (V), and tobacco mosaic virus (TMV).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
According to sources, there had been discussions of bringing the show back for an abbreviated final season or even a wrap up film, but ultimately to no avail.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
Now 73, Obst still has the best stories, but the sentences are punchier, more abbreviated.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024
Verb
The network, abbreviated as HAN, is the CDC’s main method of sharing urgent public health information with health officials, doctors, and, sometimes, the public.
—Amy Maxmen, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
For example, tomato listings might include notes about resistance to fusarium wilt (often abbreviated F), verticillium wilt (V), and tobacco mosaic virus (TMV).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abbreviated
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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On Friday, Burrows, R-Lubbock, made public his request to Uvalde District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee for an abridged video from a school hallway camera to be released.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
11 July 2022
Verb
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Instead of being sent on a trip to Disney World, the householders are involved during the renovation process, which has been shortened from one week to four days.—
Maxwell Millington,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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At the same point in the 2020-21 season, which was also shortened by the pandemic, the Kings were 13-20.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Order one drizzled with condensed milk and local flavors like guava, lilikoi, or pineapple.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a sweet dog that includes marshmallows, Fruity Pebbles and sweet condensed milk.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In Cuban music, mambo evolved to describe a musical style and dance that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by syncopated rhythms and energetic movements.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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Rooted in syncopated beats and live performances, go-go has provided the soundtrack to countless DC block parties, political protests, and neighborhood gatherings.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2024
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During a brief news conference, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said officials could not take questions, citing the ongoing investigation and pending litigation.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The show had a brief run Off Broadway in 1996, then lived on with a miniature national tour and a beloved cast recording.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Abbreviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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