as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
she tried to syncopate her gasp of shock
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Recent Examples of syncopated
David Blackbourn, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2019
With its patented sound blending rock, psychedelia, folk, jazz and other genres, and Garcia’s distinctive syncopated and melodic lead guitar runs, the Grateful Dead’s music remains one of the most identifiable of any band in history.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
The production showcases Niniola’s vocals in a deep, ethereal way, joining in on a syncopated build up of beats, percussion and arps.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 21 June 2024
Five episodes in, Masters of the Air’s narrative rhythms are growing less syncopated and more, well, arrhythmic.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
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The novel’s jump cuts and syncopated rhythm, borrowed from the cinema and jazz music of the 1920s, mimic the street life of the city.
—David Blackbourn, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2019
With its patented sound blending rock, psychedelia, folk, jazz and other genres, and Garcia’s distinctive syncopated and melodic lead guitar runs, the Grateful Dead’s music remains one of the most identifiable of any band in history.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
The production showcases Niniola’s vocals in a deep, ethereal way, joining in on a syncopated build up of beats, percussion and arps.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 21 June 2024
Five episodes in, Masters of the Air’s narrative rhythms are growing less syncopated and more, well, arrhythmic.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncopated
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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Key Takeaways Small caps lead weekly gains, Russell 2000 jumps 3.5% Jobs report shows strength, but private sector lags behind Markets calm despite tariff uncertainty and Elon Musk drama Despite the abbreviated trading week, stocks posted decent gains.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Tampa Bay’s first two Cup Final runs in that stretch came in abbreviated seasons.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The overrated picks were more condensed, including three for Florida-Georgia and two for Notre Dame-USC, both of which are in the readers’ top six.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Astronomers and clouds are natural enemies, owing largely to the latter's habit of obscuring the sky beyond with dense veils of condensed water vapor.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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
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