shortened
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
This object, commonly shortened to 2002 XV93, measures about 500 km across, much smaller than Pluto, which spans 2,377 km.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
By then the shoulder and back stiffness that shortened his first season had returned, and Lesch was rocked.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
"Climate change and land clearing have shortened the fuse on global forest fires," said Prof Matthew Hansen of the University of Maryland.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Scientists have long been sounding the alarm, warning that cell phone addiction is associated with shortened attention spans, sleep problems and anxiety.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
“I made the shortened biscuits myself,” Tansy said, speaking low because Aunt Maud was somewhere about the place.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
![]()