abridges

verb

present tense third-person singular of abridge
as in shortens
to make less in extent or duration the library's hours have been drastically abridged to cut costs

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  1. shortens
  2. curtails
Verb
  • Hot water can cause shrinking, fraying, and pilling, which shortens the lifespan of your towels.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
  • If a stage is a tenth of the path, then even cutting it to zero shortens the path by a tenth at most.
    — Illia Smoliienko, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of shortens
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  • Unseasonal weather that curtails feasting on the scrumptious sushi served on the roof terrace from May to October.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Still, if the strait remains closed—and particularly if the United States curtails diesel fuel exports—countries across the regionwill face higher energy import costs that will weigh on agricultural production and drive inflation.
    — DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of curtails
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“Abridges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abridges. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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