in short

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Synonyms of in shortnext
: by way of summary : briefly

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Everyone in Los Angeles apologized to me about the weather, which was warm, breezy, and ever so slightly overcast—in short, perfect. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 Driven by artificial intelligence demand, memory chips are in short supply, pushing prices steadily higher and triggering explosive profit growth for Micron. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Every industry has its own version, and pukas are never in short supply. — Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 But the combat happens in short spurts, allowing a fair amount of downtime for recuperation, conversation and enjoyment of the sport. — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in short

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in short was before the 12th century

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“In short.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20short. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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